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N980 FKK

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,914 mi
Last recorded6,914 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 FKK
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 6,914 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 6,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 6,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 6,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 6,476 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 6,460 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 4,376 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 4,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 4,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 4,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,234 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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N980 FKK is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N980 FKK, 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 N980 FKK registered?

N980 FKK is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N980 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 FKK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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