MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,909 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K496 KWU is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 K496 KWU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K496 KWU registered?
K496 KWU is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 12 December 1997.
Is K496 KWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for K496 KWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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