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P586 PKJ

1997 Yamaha Serrow

Blue Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,840 mi
Last recorded10,840 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Serrow18,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 PKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 10,840 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 10,840 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 10,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 10,840 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 10,840 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 10,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,840 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 10,840 miles

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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P586 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow in Blue with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 18,544 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 P586 PKJ, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P586 PKJ registered?

P586 PKJ is a 1997 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P586 PKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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