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N681 LEX

1996 Yamaha Serow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,689 mi
Last recorded29,689 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN681 LEX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 29,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 28,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 28,405 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 27,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,238 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front (3.2A1f(ii))

Gear lever loose

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 26,238 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn Rear (3.2.A1l)

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick Rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake Rear (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Rear (4.1.2e)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front (3.2.A1l)

Gear lever loose

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,701 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,783 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 22,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,447 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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N681 LEX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N681 LEX, 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 N681 LEX registered?

N681 LEX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N681 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N681 LEX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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