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N865 YUX

2003 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,134 mi
Last recorded8,134 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 YUX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 8,134 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 8,133 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 7,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 7,315 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 6,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 6,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 6,093 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing replace (5.2.1 (d))

Nearside Footrest insecure retighten (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 6,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 5,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,313 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 5,313 miles

Brake cylinder insecurely mounted retighten bolts (3.2.B1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 3,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 3,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 3,109 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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N865 YUX is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 N865 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N865 YUX registered?

N865 YUX is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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