MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel excessively corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure swing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Lower Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear number plate in poor condition
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear number plate in poor condition
number plate deteriorating,
rear brake worn down
handlebars slightly out of alignment
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
near side fork leg may be weeping gatter fitted covering stansion
very slight movement on left bar grip (not yet dangerous)
near side fork leg may be weeping gatter fitted covering stansion
very slight movement on left bar grip (not yet dangerous)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
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J643 HCB is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,789 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 J643 HCB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J643 HCB is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 September 1998.
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