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M159 TRJ

2000 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,529 mi
Last recorded28,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serrow31,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 TRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 28,529 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,424 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 28,424 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 27,682 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 25,727 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,584 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 25,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 23,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 21,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,091 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,068 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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M159 TRJ is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 31,716 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 Serrow fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M159 TRJ, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M159 TRJ registered?

M159 TRJ is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is M159 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 TRJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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