MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Chain guard missing
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
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)
Bump stop on rear shock split
Rear 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.
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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.
Is J408 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J408 HGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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