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J959 LTP

2005 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

10,920 mi
Last recorded10,920 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Serow12,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 LTP
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 10,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 10,878 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 10,876 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 10,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 10,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 10,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 10,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,484 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 9,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 9,818 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 9,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,607 miles

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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J959 LTP is a 2005 Yamaha Serow in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Serow models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J959 LTP, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha Serow is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J959 LTP registered?

J959 LTP is a 2005 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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