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J262 EWR

1992 Yamaha Serow

Green Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,114 mi
Last recorded9,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Serow14,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 EWR
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 9,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 8,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 8,427 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 8,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 8,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,414 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,776 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

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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J262 EWR is a 1992 Yamaha Serow in Green with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 14,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J262 EWR, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha Serow is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J262 EWR registered?

J262 EWR is a 1992 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J262 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J262 EWR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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