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J991 RFJ

1991 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,110 mi
Last recorded14,110 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Serow26,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2018 14,110 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,003 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,974 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 13,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,744 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,659 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,627 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,590 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 13,391 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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J991 RFJ is a 1991 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J991 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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J991 RFJ is a 1991 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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