MOT Status
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17,613 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
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))
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)
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)
Front brake has little reserve travel.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
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?
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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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What year was R52 MCW registered?
R52 MCW is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R52 MCW safe to buy?
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