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F954 GAW

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 GAW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,435 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 35,435 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front and rear tyres - underinflated or fitted with mousse (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake switch requires adjustment (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 34,821 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 33,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 32,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 32,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,853 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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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F954 GAW is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 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 F954 GAW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F954 GAW registered?

F954 GAW is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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