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G550 XWS

1990 Yamaha Serrow

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,136 mi
Last recorded25,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Serrow25,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG550 XWS
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 25,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 24,435 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 24,435 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 24,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,913 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 23,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 22,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,370 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,084 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,150 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,801 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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G550 XWS is a 1990 Yamaha Serrow in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G550 XWS, 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.

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What year was G550 XWS registered?

G550 XWS is a 1990 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G550 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G550 XWS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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