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M487 WYD

2003 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serrow11,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 WYD
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,219 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 56,668 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 56,668 miles

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,561 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 37,259 miles

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 20,835 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,835 miles

Chain guard missing

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2009
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,238 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 20,178 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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M487 WYD is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,734 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 M487 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M487 WYD is a 2003 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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