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RY03 FZA

2003 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,515 mi
Last recorded17,515 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 FZA
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 17,515 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 11,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 9,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 9,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (e) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 9,503 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 6,887 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 5,291 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 4,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 3,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,127 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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RY03 FZA is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 RY03 FZA, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY03 FZA registered?

RY03 FZA is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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