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L246 NEC

1999 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,360 mi
Last recorded5,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serrow20,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 NEC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 5,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 5,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 5,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 4,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 4,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 4,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 4,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 4,164 miles

hand control brake lever has little reserve travel

main beam/dip beam tell tale incorrectly wired

Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,627 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 3,278 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serrow?

Based on 1,397 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
420
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Direction indicator not working 5
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L246 NEC is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L246 NEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serrow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L246 NEC registered?

L246 NEC is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is L246 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L246 NEC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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