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R989 GSC

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,920 mi
Last recorded46,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 GSC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,971 miles

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

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

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 37,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,726 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,134 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,502 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 2,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 93,365 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 85,175 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 79,399 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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R989 GSC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R989 GSC, 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 R989 GSC registered?

R989 GSC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R989 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 GSC shows 13 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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