MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Frame corrosion
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
gear lever loose
side stand slightly loose
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
throttle
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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