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E916 WCL

1988 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,469 mi
Last recorded22,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE916 WCL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 22,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 22,398 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 22,291 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 22,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,973 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 21,920 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 21,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,728 miles

Central Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,685 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 21,685 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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E916 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E916 WCL, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E916 WCL registered?

E916 WCL is a 1988 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E916 WCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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