CarVerify

Free Car Check

M979 VJL

1995 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,749 mi
Last recorded17,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Serow22,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 17,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 17,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,901 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 16,901 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 16,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,055 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
Full Yamaha Serow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M979 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M979 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M979 VJL?

You can check the full history of M979 VJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M979 VJL registered?

M979 VJL is a 1995 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is M979 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M979 VJL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M979 VJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M979 VJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.