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J233 PKK

2000 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

16,462 mi
Last recorded16,462 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serow15,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ233 PKK
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 16,462 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 16,462 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 16,127 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 16,127 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 15,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 15,660 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 15,319 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLUID LOOK BIT DARK

Road spring corroded CORRODING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,762 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 14,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 14,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 13,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,614 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,037 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,391 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 7,679 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,096 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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J233 PKK is a 2000 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 15,915 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 J233 PKK, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J233 PKK is a 2000 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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