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LJ17 KEK

2012 Yamaha Serow

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,368 mi
Last recorded15,368 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 KEK
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 14,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023
Pass 25 Mar 2022 11,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 8,604 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 8,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 7,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 7,220 miles

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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LJ17 KEK is a 2012 Yamaha Serow in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ17 KEK, 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 14 years old, this Yamaha Serow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ17 KEK registered?

LJ17 KEK is a 2012 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ17 KEK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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