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R130 BYB

1998 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,302 mi
Last recorded7,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 7,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 7,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 7,056 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 6,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 6,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 6,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 6,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 6,562 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 6,120 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 6,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 6,096 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 19 May 2006 6,096 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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R130 BYB is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R130 BYB, 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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R130 BYB is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R130 BYB safe to buy?

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