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L256 NNM

2006 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

9,490 mi
Last recorded9,490 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 NNM
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 9,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 9,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 9,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 9,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 9,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 9,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 9,490 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 9,490 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,490 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,490 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 9,490 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 9,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,490 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 9,490 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,490 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 9,490 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,490 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,036 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 8,930 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 6,788 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 6,752 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,662 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 6,662 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,865 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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L256 NNM is a 2006 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L256 NNM, 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 20 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L256 NNM is a 2006 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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