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M688 NEL

2002 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,683 mi
Last recorded19,683 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Serow18,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 NEL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 19,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 19,683 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 19,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 19,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 18,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,719 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 18,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 18,485 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,485 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 18,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 18,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,273 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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M688 NEL is a 2002 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,648 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 M688 NEL, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M688 NEL registered?

M688 NEL is a 2002 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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The MOT history for M688 NEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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