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N686 EYD

2001 Yamaha Serow

Purple Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,728 mi
Last recorded41,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Serow20,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 EYD
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,607 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 35,991 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,878 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,878 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,885 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight crack in number plate

Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,190 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,190 miles

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,056 miles

number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,994 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,999 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

No/plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,423 miles

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

slight cracking in f/tyre tread

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,971 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,989 miles

slight cracks in s/wall on f/tyre

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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N686 EYD is a 2001 Yamaha Serow in Purple with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 20,010 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 N686 EYD, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N686 EYD registered?

N686 EYD is a 2001 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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