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G399 PWW

1990 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,758 mi
Last recorded28,758 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Serrow25,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 PWW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 28,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 28,758 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,758 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 27,758 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 26,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,074 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 26,074 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 31 May 2012
Fail 26 May 2012 26,055 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 26,035 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 26,035 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,617 miles

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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G399 PWW is a 1990 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 25,096 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 G399 PWW, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G399 PWW registered?

G399 PWW is a 1990 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G399 PWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 PWW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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