CarVerify

Free Car Check

L272 XLO

2000 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,210 mi
Last recorded19,210 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serow15,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 XLO
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 19,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 18,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 17,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 17,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 15,915 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 13,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,524 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 12,524 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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
Full Yamaha Serow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L272 XLO is a 2000 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,915 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 L272 XLO, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L272 XLO?

You can check the full history of L272 XLO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L272 XLO registered?

L272 XLO is a 2000 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L272 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 XLO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L272 XLO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L272 XLO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.