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YJ04 YJF

2004 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,138 mi
Last recorded27,138 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 YJF
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,138 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 27,131 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 25,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 24,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,891 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,891 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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YJ04 YJF is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Black with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ04 YJF, 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 YJ04 YJF registered?

YJ04 YJF is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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