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N521 KLA

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,701 mi
Last recorded27,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 KLA
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 27,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 25,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 25,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 25,926 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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N521 KLA is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 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 N521 KLA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N521 KLA registered?

N521 KLA is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N521 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 KLA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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