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H272 RSG

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,887 mi
Last recorded16,887 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 RSG
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2014 16,887 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front brake is dragging slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,838 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,651 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,625 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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H272 RSG is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 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 H272 RSG, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H272 RSG registered?

H272 RSG is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is H272 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H272 RSG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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