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L542 SES

2008 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,482 mi
Last recorded2,482 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha Serow12,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 SES
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 2,482 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 2,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 1,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 1,134 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 18,208 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 17,316 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,316 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,180 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,632 miles

Frame corrosion

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

gear lever loose

side stand slightly loose

Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,341 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

throttle

Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,946 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

fuel cap doesnt lock

seat taped

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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L542 SES is a 2008 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 12,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L542 SES, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L542 SES registered?

L542 SES is a 2008 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is L542 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L542 SES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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