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N697 LEX

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,317 mi
Last recorded30,317 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 LEX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 30,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,489 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 27,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 26,470 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 23,610 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 23,542 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 22,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008
Pass 30 Dec 2006 19,761 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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N697 LEX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N697 LEX, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N697 LEX is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N697 LEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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