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H717 HFJ

1996 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,617 mi
Last recorded29,617 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serrow23,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 HFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,417 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 25,368 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

left hand twist grip slightly loose

Pass 6 May 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,537 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,014 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 22,984 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 22,709 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 22,479 miles

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

clutch lever req,s attn

Pass 5 May 2006 21,171 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serrow?

Based on 1,397 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
420
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 5
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 5
Direction indicator not working 5
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H717 HFJ is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 23,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H717 HFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Serrow typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H717 HFJ registered?

H717 HFJ is a 1996 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is H717 HFJ safe to buy?

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