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F234 THY

2004 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,986 mi
Last recorded17,986 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Serow22,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 THY
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 17,986 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 4,399 miles

Drive chain slightly loose ALSO SIGNS OF RUBBING ON SIDE OF CHAIN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

FRONT BRAKE WEAKER THAN EXPECTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 4,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose ALSO SIGNS OF RUBBING ON SIDE OF CHAIN (6.1.7 (c) (i))

FRONT BRAKE WEAKER THAN EXPECTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 3,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 3,036 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 3,036 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 2,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 1,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 16,947 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 16,947 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,587 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 7,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 7,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 6,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2010 6,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 5,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,623 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?

Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Footrest missing 12
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F234 THY is a 2004 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,702 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 Serow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F234 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F234 THY registered?

F234 THY is a 2004 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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