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OU04 SRY

2004 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,607 mi
Last recorded17,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 SRY
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 17,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 17,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 17,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,710 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 16,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working left hand brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,324 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 15,322 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 14,090 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 14,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,997 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 7,557 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,557 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 3,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 3,835 miles

Rear 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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OU04 SRY is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU04 SRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 SRY registered?

OU04 SRY is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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