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EU54 WLV

2004 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,617 mi
Last recorded18,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 WLV
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 18,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 18,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 18,411 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 18,411 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2012 17,698 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,698 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,133 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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EU54 WLV is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Black with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU54 WLV, 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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EU54 WLV is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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