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N635 PTL

2018 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,965 mi
Last recorded16,965 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Yamaha Serow15,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 PTL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 16,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 16,816 miles

indicators masked

Pass 20 Feb 2024 16,428 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all indicators masked

Pass 8 Feb 2023 16,241 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 15,905 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 15,649 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 15,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 15,019 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 14,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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N635 PTL is a 2018 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2018 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 15,483 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 N635 PTL, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha Serow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N635 PTL registered?

N635 PTL is a 2018 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is N635 PTL safe to buy?

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