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G184 ELB

1990 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,703 mi
Last recorded27,703 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Serow25,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 ELB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 27,703 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 27,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,224 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 19,302 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 19,302 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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G184 ELB is a 1990 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,576 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 G184 ELB, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G184 ELB registered?

G184 ELB is a 1990 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is G184 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G184 ELB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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