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L748 MDP

1994 Yamaha Serrow

Green Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,168 mi
Last recorded21,168 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Serrow12,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 MDP
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 21,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,165 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 21,164 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 21,128 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,127 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 21,117 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 21,109 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

rear brake lever has some travel

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,861 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 20,861 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 19,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 17,671 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 13,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 12,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,442 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 11,485 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 11,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,334 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serrow?

Based on 1,397 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
420
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Direction indicator not working 5
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L748 MDP is a 1994 Yamaha Serrow in Green with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 12,162 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L748 MDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serrow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L748 MDP registered?

L748 MDP is a 1994 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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