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G489 UMB

2003 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,580 mi
Last recorded26,580 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 UMB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 26,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 26,568 miles

Rear Side wall perished / cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 26,293 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 262,293 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,952 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 24,869 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,592 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 24,592 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 24,371 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,379 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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G489 UMB is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 G489 UMB, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G489 UMB registered?

G489 UMB is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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