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M392 ARE

1996 Yamaha Serrow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,108 mi
Last recorded29,108 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serrow23,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM392 ARE
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,108 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 29,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,103 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 29,103 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 28,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,737 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 27,737 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 25,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,119 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,649 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,042 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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M392 ARE is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 23,328 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M392 ARE, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M392 ARE registered?

M392 ARE is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is M392 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M392 ARE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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