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J521 TFC

2000 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

39,452 mi
Last recorded39,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serrow31,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 TFC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,452 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 39,452 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls faulty brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 39,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 38,695 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 37,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,337 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 30,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,448 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,439 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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J521 TFC is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 31,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J521 TFC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J521 TFC registered?

J521 TFC is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is J521 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J521 TFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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