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J801 RFJ

1991 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,155 mi
Last recorded36,155 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Serow26,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ801 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2023 36,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 35,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 30,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,479 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 26,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,600 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?

Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
wheel bearings have excessive free play 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Footrest missing 12
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J801 RFJ is a 1991 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.7% with a typical mileage of 26,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J801 RFJ, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J801 RFJ registered?

J801 RFJ is a 1991 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J801 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J801 RFJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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