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P542 GPF

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

525 mi
Last recorded525 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 GPF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 36 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 14,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 14,087 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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P542 GPF is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P542 GPF, 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 P542 GPF registered?

P542 GPF is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P542 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P542 GPF shows 7 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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