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G687 BGS

1990 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Serow25,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 BGS
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,999 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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G687 BGS is a 1990 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,576 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 G687 BGS, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G687 BGS is a 1990 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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