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RX54 VBA

2004 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,785 mi
Last recorded38,785 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 VBA
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 38,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear MUD GAURD LOOSEN

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,294 miles

REAR MUD GAURD SLIGHTY LOOSE

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 37,235 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 36,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 30,926 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 234,232 miles

Excessive freeplay in throttle cables. PRS

Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 207,185 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,668 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 16,668 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,649 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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RX54 VBA is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Black with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX54 VBA, 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 RX54 VBA registered?

RX54 VBA is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is RX54 VBA safe to buy?

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