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M689 NEL

2002 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,146 mi
Last recorded56,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Serow18,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 NEL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,146 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 54,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,143 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,026 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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M689 NEL is a 2002 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M689 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 M689 NEL registered?

M689 NEL is a 2002 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is M689 NEL safe to buy?

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