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J2 MOW

1999 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,252 mi
Last recorded14,252 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serrow20,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 MOW
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,252 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,170 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,169 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,187 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 12,187 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,450 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 11,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 9,494 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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J2 MOW is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,954 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 J2 MOW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J2 MOW registered?

J2 MOW is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is J2 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 MOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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