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N736 YUX

1996 Yamaha Serow

Brown Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,942 mi
Last recorded19,942 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN736 YUX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 19,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,898 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 19,614 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 19,614 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,405 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,037 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Both (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 19,037 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn Both (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 18,552 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 18,552 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,746 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 17,073 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 16,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,200 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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N736 YUX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in Brown with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N736 YUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N736 YUX registered?

N736 YUX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N736 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N736 YUX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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