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J455 RTA

2000 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,539 mi
Last recorded32,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serrow31,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 RTA
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,369 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

difference between dip and main beam not noticable

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,344 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,342 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,177 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 32,165 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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J455 RTA is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Serrow models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 31,716 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 J455 RTA, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha Serrow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J455 RTA registered?

J455 RTA is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is J455 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 RTA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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