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LF04 LKM

2004 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,201 mi
Last recorded13,201 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 13,201 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 13,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 12,971 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 12,971 miles

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

Front tyre slightly perished

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 12,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 12,965 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 11,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 11,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 11,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 11,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 11,034 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 11,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 10,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,527 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 10,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 9,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 8,222 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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LF04 LKM 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 80%.

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 LF04 LKM, 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 LF04 LKM registered?

LF04 LKM is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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