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L259 HHO

1994 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,225 mi
Last recorded19,225 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 HHO
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 19,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 18,976 miles

Dipped and main beams reversed

Pass 21 May 2022 18,665 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,460 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 15,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 14,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 14,041 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

o/side mirror loose

Pass 4 May 2013 13,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,886 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,682 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 13,682 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,419 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,299 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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L259 HHO is a 1994 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L259 HHO, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L259 HHO registered?

L259 HHO is a 1994 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L259 HHO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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