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L62 BPV

1993 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,901 mi
Last recorded35,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Serow26,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 BPV
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 35,901 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,751 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 35,751 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,613 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,605 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 30,605 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,195 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,455 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,502 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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L62 BPV is a 1993 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L62 BPV, 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 L62 BPV registered?

L62 BPV is a 1993 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L62 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L62 BPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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