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P255 FFJ

1997 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,014 mi
Last recorded13,014 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serow13,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 FFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 13,014 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking around the blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 13,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer badly corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking around the blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 13,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Severe Corrossion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Fork Oil (1.1.13 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play item not tested (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Carb bowl area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough to be heard (7.7 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Chain Slide and Roller degraded and likely to lock up the chain drive (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking open / does not return when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings not tested due to biking brakes

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Delaminating (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Blocks cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 12,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 12,870 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 12,870 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 12,788 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 12,788 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,731 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,285 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 12,285 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 12,558 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear number plate is smaller than normal but is legible from 15metres.

Fail 12 May 2009 12,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear number plate is smaller than normal but is legible from 15metres.

Fail 10 May 2007 12,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2007 12,283 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,124 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no. plate is non standard size but readable from 15mts.

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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P255 FFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in White with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,699 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 P255 FFJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P255 FFJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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