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L862 NEC

2000 Yamaha Serow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,569 mi
Last recorded16,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serow15,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 NEC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 16,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 15,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 14,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 14,772 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 14,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 11,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,491 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 8,556 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 7,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 6,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,790 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 18,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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L862 NEC is a 2000 Yamaha Serow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 L862 NEC, 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.

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What year was L862 NEC registered?

L862 NEC is a 2000 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is L862 NEC safe to buy?

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