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M257 RKS

1998 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,452 mi
Last recorded32,452 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 RKS
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,452 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 32,452 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,706 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,243 miles

Rear shocker slight neglegable dampening effect

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,549 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,346 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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M257 RKS is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 15,868 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 M257 RKS, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M257 RKS registered?

M257 RKS is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is M257 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 RKS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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