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N760 LCL

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,547 mi
Last recorded26,547 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN760 LCL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 22,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 22,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 21,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,140 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 21,140 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,800 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 19,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 17,049 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,979 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 14,979 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 14,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,702 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2007 11,753 miles

Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

advise-fork gaitors fitted.unable to see front fork seals.

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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N760 LCL is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N760 LCL, 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 N760 LCL registered?

N760 LCL is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N760 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N760 LCL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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