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M512 BLC

1994 Yamaha Serrow

Green Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,137 mi
Last recorded12,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Serrow12,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 BLC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 12,137 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 11,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 11,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 10,721 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 10,721 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 10,618 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,146 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,422 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 9,416 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre marked nhs (4.1.1)

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Dec 2015 8,976 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Dec 2015 8,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Dec 2014 8,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 8,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 7,534 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,239 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 7,239 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,436 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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M512 BLC is a 1994 Yamaha Serrow in Green with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M512 BLC, 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 M512 BLC registered?

M512 BLC is a 1994 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M512 BLC safe to buy?

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