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WX55 NRE

2005 Yamaha Serow

Black Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,631 mi
Last recorded22,631 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Serow12,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 NRE
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 22,631 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 21,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 20,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,427 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 19,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 18,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,804 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2017 16,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 14,010 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,611 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 12,611 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,652 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 8,241 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,717 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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WX55 NRE is a 2005 Yamaha Serow in Black with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WX55 NRE, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX55 NRE registered?

WX55 NRE is a 2005 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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