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H994 JRJ

1998 Yamaha Serrow

Green Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,509 mi
Last recorded16,509 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH994 JRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 16,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,880 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,609 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 11,609 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 9,426 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 9,426 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))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 9,426 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 9,426 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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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H994 JRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 15,868 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H994 JRJ, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H994 JRJ registered?

H994 JRJ is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is H994 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H994 JRJ shows 14 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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