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YG05 BUC

2018 Yamaha Serow

Bronze Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,297 mi
Last recorded45,297 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Yamaha Serow15,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BUC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 44,449 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,299 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,807 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 41,807 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 37,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 37,327 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

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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YG05 BUC is a 2018 Yamaha Serow in Bronze with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 15,483 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 YG05 BUC, 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 8 years old, this Yamaha Serow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YG05 BUC registered?

YG05 BUC is a 2018 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is YG05 BUC safe to buy?

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