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K786 EJH

1993 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,883 mi
Last recorded17,883 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Serow26,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK786 EJH
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 17,883 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 17,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 14,718 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 14,718 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 14,689 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,459 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 14,459 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,131 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 14,131 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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K786 EJH is a 1993 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 26,569 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 K786 EJH, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K786 EJH registered?

K786 EJH is a 1993 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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