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J408 HGC

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,449 mi
Last recorded32,449 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 HGC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,449 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 31,773 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2014 30,937 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 30,937 miles

Chain guard missing

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,411 miles

Bump stop on rear shock split

Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,755 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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J408 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J408 HGC, 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 J408 HGC registered?

J408 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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