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L721 MDP

2003 Yamaha Serow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,243 mi
Last recorded25,243 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 MDP
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 25,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,021 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 24,403 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 23,827 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 23,454 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,313 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,734 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 18,734 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 18,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,848 miles

there is quite alot of movement in front brake lever.

Pass 17 May 2006 7,839 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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L721 MDP is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 L721 MDP, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L721 MDP is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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