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J451 GAL

2004 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,566 mi
Last recorded10,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Serrow14,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 GAL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 10,566 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on frame

Pass 29 Jul 2024 10,395 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on frame

Pass 2 Aug 2023 10,289 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 9,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

corrosion on frame

Pass 21 Jul 2021 9,704 miles

corrosion on frame

Pass 1 Aug 2020 9,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 9,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 8,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 8,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 8,359 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 5,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 4,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 3,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 679 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 671 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 553 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 268 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 245 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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J451 GAL is a 2004 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 14,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J451 GAL, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J451 GAL registered?

J451 GAL is a 2004 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is J451 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J451 GAL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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