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BU04 CLN

2004 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,119 mi
Last recorded21,119 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 CLN
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 20,493 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 20,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake binding but not excessively slight binding noticeable (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,140 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,269 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,257 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,566 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 15,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,541 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha VP300?

Based on 953 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
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BU04 CLN is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha VP300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 11,371 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha VP300 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 CLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha VP300 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha VP300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 CLN is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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