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LX04 BCY

2004 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,580 mi
Last recorded38,580 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 38,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 31,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 20,110 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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

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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LX04 BCY is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Silver 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 LX04 BCY, 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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What year was LX04 BCY registered?

LX04 BCY is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is LX04 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 BCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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