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J940 EUA

1996 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,104 mi
Last recorded4,104 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Serow22,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 EUA
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 May 2024 4,104 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 4,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 4,104 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 4,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 4,104 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 4,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 4,104 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 4,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 4,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 4,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 4,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 3,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2010 3,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 3,390 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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J940 EUA is a 1996 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 22,954 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 J940 EUA, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J940 EUA registered?

J940 EUA is a 1996 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is J940 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J940 EUA shows 16 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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