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M547 VDO

1995 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,881 mi
Last recorded20,881 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Serow22,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 VDO
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 20,881 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 20,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,406 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 20,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick replaced (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick replaced (1.1.13 (a))

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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M547 VDO is a 1995 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,754 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 M547 VDO, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M547 VDO registered?

M547 VDO is a 1995 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M547 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M547 VDO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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