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P166 TVF

1997 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,316 mi
Last recorded10,316 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serrow18,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 TVF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 10,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 9,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 6,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,194 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fork gators fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,047 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front fork gators fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 5,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 5,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,384 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 4,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,909 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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P166 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 18,544 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 P166 TVF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P166 TVF registered?

P166 TVF is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P166 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 TVF shows 15 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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