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PO53 WRL

2003 Yamaha Serrow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,223 mi
Last recorded10,223 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serrow11,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WRL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 10,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 9,981 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 9,981 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low Headlight to low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted Split link fitted wrong way round (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 9,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 9,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 8,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 8,410 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 7,696 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 6,957 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 6,957 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 5,940 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,461 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 3,445 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 2,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 1,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 402 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serrow?

Based on 1,397 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
420
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Direction indicator not working 5
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PO53 WRL is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,734 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 WRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serrow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PO53 WRL registered?

PO53 WRL is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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