CarVerify

Free Car Check

J687 JUF

1997 Yamaha Serrow

Red Petrol 225cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,876 mi
Last recorded19,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serrow18,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 JUF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 19,876 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 19,876 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired play in front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2024 19,876 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired play in front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jul 2022 19,854 miles

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 19,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2020 19,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,616 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 19,616 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,430 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,430 miles

Central Front Upper Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,364 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 19,364 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 18,645 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
Full Yamaha Serrow reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J687 JUF is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow in Red with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 18,544 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 J687 JUF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J687 JUF?

You can check the full history of J687 JUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J687 JUF registered?

J687 JUF is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is J687 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J687 JUF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J687 JUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J687 JUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.