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P165 TVF

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,103 mi
Last recorded13,103 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2022 13,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 12,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 11,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 11,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 10,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 9,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,099 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 2,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,772 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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P165 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 TVF, 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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What year was P165 TVF registered?

P165 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P165 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 TVF shows 14 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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