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K385 YRN

2003 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,029 mi
Last recorded30,029 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 YRN
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 30,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,149 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,144 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 28,144 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,652 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,587 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,578 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 26,046 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,431 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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K385 YRN is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K385 YRN, 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 K385 YRN registered?

K385 YRN is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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