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M89 RFO

2000 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,027 mi
Last recorded36,027 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serow15,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 RFO
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 26,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 21,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 21,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 15,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 10,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 7,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 7,009 miles

Steering linkage locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 5,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 4,264 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 2,644 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 1,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,999 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,964 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,587 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,197 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 16,197 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,374 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,119 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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M89 RFO is a 2000 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,915 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 M89 RFO, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M89 RFO is a 2000 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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