MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
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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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