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J802 RFJ

1997 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,822 mi
Last recorded24,822 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serrow18,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,822 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,443 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 18,428 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 17,484 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 17,031 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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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J802 RFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J802 RFJ, 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.

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What year was J802 RFJ registered?

J802 RFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is J802 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J802 RFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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