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R967 CVF

1998 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,706 mi
Last recorded4,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 CVF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 4,403 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 4,380 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,380 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R967 CVF is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 15,868 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 R967 CVF, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R967 CVF registered?

R967 CVF is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R967 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 CVF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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