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M479 WYD

1995 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,787 mi
Last recorded27,787 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Serrow12,632 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 WYD
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 27,787 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 27,787 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 27,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 27,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,291 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 25,017 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 25,017 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,410 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,301 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,388 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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M479 WYD is a 1995 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,632 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 M479 WYD, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M479 WYD registered?

M479 WYD is a 1995 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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