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J204 TEC

2002 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,634 mi
Last recorded22,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Yamaha Serow18,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 TEC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,634 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 19,818 miles

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

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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J204 TEC is a 2002 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,648 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 J204 TEC, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J204 TEC registered?

J204 TEC is a 2002 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is J204 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J204 TEC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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