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M987 NOD

2003 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,609 mi
Last recorded9,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Serow22,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 NOD
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 9,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 8,892 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 8,892 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 8,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,591 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 8,526 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 8,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 8,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 8,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 8,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,814 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 6,814 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 6,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 6,367 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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M987 NOD is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 M987 NOD, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M987 NOD registered?

M987 NOD is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is M987 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M987 NOD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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