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S354 AAW

1999 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,796 mi
Last recorded14,796 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 AAW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 14,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 14,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 14,153 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 14,153 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 11,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 11,036 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 7 May 2013 10,120 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 10,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,490 miles

N/S hand grip has very slight movement near end of grip.suggest removal and re-attach using glue

Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 8,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,287 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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S354 AAW is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S354 AAW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S354 AAW registered?

S354 AAW is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S354 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 AAW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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