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J881 HGF

2000 Yamaha Serrow

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Serrow31,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 HGF
MakeYamaha
ModelSerrow
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 49,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 49,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 48,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,546 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,029 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 45,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 43,972 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 42,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,981 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 39,078 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,857 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,748 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,372 miles

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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J881 HGF is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 J881 HGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J881 HGF registered?

J881 HGF is a 2000 Yamaha Serrow, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is J881 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J881 HGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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