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G446 SGN

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,458 mi
Last recorded31,458 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 SGN
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 31,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 28,735 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,340 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel

evident smell of fuel but not leaking at time of test

motorcycles idle speed is high

Fail 10 Nov 2022 25,340 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

evident smell of fuel but not leaking at time of test

motorcycles idle speed is high

Pass 28 May 2020 25,340 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 25,340 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure front brake lever lock nut missing (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower front link bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,340 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,340 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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G446 SGN is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G446 SGN, 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 G446 SGN registered?

G446 SGN is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is G446 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G446 SGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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