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G59 WGW

1999 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,533 mi
Last recorded43,533 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serrow20,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 WGW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,533 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 41,758 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 40,709 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 40,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 40,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,423 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 33,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,045 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,045 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,617 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,617 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,499 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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G59 WGW is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,954 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 G59 WGW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G59 WGW registered?

G59 WGW is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is G59 WGW safe to buy?

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