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R52 MCW

1997 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,613 mi
Last recorded17,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 MCW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 17,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 16,911 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 16,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 16,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 16,332 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,862 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 14,862 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 14,305 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 13,453 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 11,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,155 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 9,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,202 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 7,202 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R52 MCW is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 R52 MCW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R52 MCW is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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