Yamaha Serow
MotorcycleFrom 286 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a wheel bearing with excessive play, a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a wheel bearing with excessive play, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 4 |
| a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a wheel spindle locking device missing or ineffective | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 2 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24% of Serow failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
Typical mileage
Half of all Serows tested had between 8,066 and 22,698 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,824 median miles, the Serow has 0.078 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Yamaha models
| Yamaha Mt | 87.6% |
| Yamaha Gpd125-A Nmax 125 Abs | 80.8% |
| Yamaha Yzf R1 | 87.8% |
| Yamaha Unclassified | 86.6% |
| Yamaha Fzs600 | 83.1% |
Common questions
What is the Yamaha Serow MOT pass rate?
The Yamaha Serow has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 286 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Yamaha Serow?
The most common MOT failure on the Yamaha Serow is a wheel bearing with excessive play, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a spoke missing, cracked, excessively loose, bent or corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Yamaha Serow at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Yamaha Serow is 13,824 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,066 and 22,698 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.