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D626 SNB

1996 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,271 mi
Last recorded24,271 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD626 SNB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 24,271 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 24,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 21,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,013 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,693 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 10,775 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 10,775 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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D626 SNB is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 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 D626 SNB, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D626 SNB registered?

D626 SNB is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is D626 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D626 SNB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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