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H988 JCV

1990 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,090 mi
Last recorded14,090 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Serow25,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 JCV
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 14,090 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 14,090 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 12,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 11,566 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,293 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 9,323 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 9,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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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H988 JCV is a 1990 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,576 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 H988 JCV, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H988 JCV registered?

H988 JCV is a 1990 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 November 1990.

Is H988 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H988 JCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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