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G143 RYC

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,280 mi
Last recorded13,280 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 RYC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,280 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,273 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 13,270 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,270 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 13,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 13,270 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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G143 RYC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G143 RYC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G143 RYC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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