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R948 TJR

1998 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Serrow15,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 67,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,417 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in suspension lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 67,417 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in suspension lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,252 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 65,252 miles

Front Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 58,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,484 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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R948 TJR is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 15,868 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 R948 TJR, 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 28 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 R948 TJR registered?

R948 TJR is a 1998 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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