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L193 UVG

1996 Yamaha Serow

Purple Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,268 mi
Last recorded6,268 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL193 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 6,268 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 6,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,741 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 5,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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L193 UVG is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in Purple with a 225cc 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 L193 UVG, 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 L193 UVG registered?

L193 UVG is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 4 December 1996.

Is L193 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L193 UVG 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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