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J566 GGT

1999 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170 mi
Last recorded170 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serrow20,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 GGT
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2019 170 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned Able to move on handle bar (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain fitted wrong side of runner

Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 19,999 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,999 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 19,999 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,999 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,999 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,861 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,746 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,746 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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J566 GGT is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 20,954 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J566 GGT, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J566 GGT is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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