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M894 DEX

1995 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Serow22,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 DEX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 35,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 35,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 34,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,296 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 28,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,595 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,404 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 28,396 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 26,461 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,842 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 25,842 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,924 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,924 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,821 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,556 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,082 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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M894 DEX is a 1995 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M894 DEX, 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 M894 DEX registered?

M894 DEX is a 1995 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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