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LA13 JVP

2017 Yamaha Serow

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,679 mi
Last recorded10,679 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Yamaha Serow28,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 JVP
MakeYamaha
ModelSerow
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 10,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 9,235 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 9,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 9,049 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 9,044 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 8,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 8,346 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 8,346 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 6,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 5,062 miles

right hand side hand guard loose

Pass 19 Jun 2018 3,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 2,347 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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LA13 JVP is a 2017 Yamaha Serow in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LA13 JVP, 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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LA13 JVP is a 2017 Yamaha Serow, first registered on 1 July 2017.

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