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S437 MDN

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,440 mi
Last recorded7,440 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 MDN
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 7,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 7,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 6,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 6,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,562 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 6,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 6,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 4,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 4,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 3,943 miles

Side wall cracks in front tyre

Small cuts in rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 26 May 2007 3,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 3,078 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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S437 MDN is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S437 MDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S437 MDN registered?

S437 MDN is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S437 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 MDN shows 15 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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