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J384 XSX

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,946 mi
Last recorded12,946 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 XSX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 11,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 10,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,458 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 8,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 7,755 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,639 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,515 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 7,321 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 7,251 miles

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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J384 XSX is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 J384 XSX, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J384 XSX registered?

J384 XSX is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is J384 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J384 XSX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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