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K940 YDV

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,978 mi
Last recorded33,978 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 YDV
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 33,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,721 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,690 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,931 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 26,080 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 25,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 25,361 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 May 2015 25,361 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,619 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 17,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,558 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,397 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 17,211 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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K940 YDV is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K940 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K940 YDV registered?

K940 YDV is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is K940 YDV safe to buy?

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