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K494 YDV

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,480 mi
Last recorded22,480 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 YDV
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 22,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 22,190 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 20,909 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 20,909 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,888 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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K494 YDV is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K494 YDV, 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 K494 YDV registered?

K494 YDV is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is K494 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K494 YDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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