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M640 XTC

1995 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Serow22,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 XTC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 18,998 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 18,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Slow on return (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 18,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 18,687 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 18,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,548 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,784 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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M640 XTC is a 1995 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 22,754 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 Serow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M640 XTC, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M640 XTC registered?

M640 XTC is a 1995 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M640 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M640 XTC 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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