MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
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M487 UKO is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 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 M487 UKO, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M487 UKO registered?
M487 UKO is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 5 October 1999.
Is M487 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for M487 UKO 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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