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GN53 EFJ

2003 Yamaha VP300

Grey Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,265 mi
Last recorded29,265 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VP30011,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 EFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 29,265 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,638 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 28,633 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 18,691 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 2,586 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 1,843 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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GN53 EFJ is a 2003 Yamaha VP300 in Grey with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VP300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 11,121 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 GN53 EFJ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VP300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 EFJ registered?

GN53 EFJ is a 2003 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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