MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear suspension lower linkage worn
Play in rear suspension linkage bushes.
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Rear Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J588 XBL is a 2003 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2003 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,118 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 J588 XBL, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J588 XBL is a 2003 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 10 November 2003.
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