MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Central Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Front Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Serow?
Based on 3,899 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.
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J701 HCB is a 1998 Yamaha Serow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 J701 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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What year was J701 HCB registered?
J701 HCB is a 1998 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is J701 HCB safe to buy?
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