MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
chain guide broken
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
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L285 XCV is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in White with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,789 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 L285 XCV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L285 XCV registered?
L285 XCV is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is L285 XCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L285 XCV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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