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J930 WRX

1999 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,551 mi
Last recorded8,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Serow19,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 WRX
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 8,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 7,856 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 7,856 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 342 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,383 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,160 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,746 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,955 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,941 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,805 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,281 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside grip partially loose

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,875 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 30,875 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,488 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 24,453 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,092 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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J930 WRX is a 1999 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 19,999 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 J930 WRX, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J930 WRX registered?

J930 WRX is a 1999 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is J930 WRX safe to buy?

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