MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
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J438 UPC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow in Red with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J438 UPC, 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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What year was J438 UPC registered?
J438 UPC is a 1997 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 25 January 1997.
Is J438 UPC safe to buy?
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