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H581 DFG

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,577 mi
Last recorded33,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 DFG
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 33,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 32,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 31,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 30,448 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,370 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2019 29,558 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,688 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

hand grips worn

Pass 6 May 2017 24,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 21,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 15,900 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,785 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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H581 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 H581 DFG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H581 DFG is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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