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D54 VDV

1998 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 VDV
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,491 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker pivot arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 71,488 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker pivot arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,013 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,013 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,005 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,005 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,801 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,801 miles

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,740 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,740 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,415 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 53,384 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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D54 VDV is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D54 VDV, 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 D54 VDV registered?

D54 VDV is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for D54 VDV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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