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J735 HGC

1999 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,674 mi
Last recorded45,674 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serrow20,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ735 HGC
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,674 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 45,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,584 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 45,551 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,744 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,862 miles

Drive chain needs lubricant

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Not central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Single seat ,no rear foot pegs fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,886 miles

solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 23 Jul 2017 38,848 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 38,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,670 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 38,637 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,001 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J735 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J735 HGC, 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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J735 HGC is a 1999 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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