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C225 FAH

1996 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,206 mi
Last recorded8,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serrow23,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 FAH
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 8,206 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 8,200 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,120 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,120 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 7 May 2008

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2008

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Dec 2006 14,120 miles

advise horn wants cleaning

Pass 17 Dec 2005 14,120 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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C225 FAH is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 23,328 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 C225 FAH, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C225 FAH registered?

C225 FAH is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is C225 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C225 FAH shows 8 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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