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C646 XRT

1985 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,464 mi
Last recorded16,464 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC646 XRT
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 16,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 16,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 15,022 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 15,022 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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C646 XRT is a 1985 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C646 XRT, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C646 XRT registered?

C646 XRT is a 1985 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is C646 XRT safe to buy?

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