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J626 MJL

2017 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,156 mi
Last recorded28,156 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Serow28,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 MJL
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 28,156 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,143 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 28,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 28,126 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 28,126 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,069 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,069 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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J626 MJL is a 2017 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 28,126 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 J626 MJL, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha Serow is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J626 MJL registered?

J626 MJL is a 2017 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 24 August 2017.

Is J626 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J626 MJL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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