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J391 FYB

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,555 mi
Last recorded7,555 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 FYB
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 7,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 17,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,607 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,726 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 15,726 miles

Inner Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Inner Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,028 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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J391 FYB is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 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 J391 FYB, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J391 FYB registered?

J391 FYB is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is J391 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J391 FYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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