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LF54 BBX

2005 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,096 mi
Last recorded39,096 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Yamaha VP30012,575 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 BBX
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 23,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 11,131 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 10,636 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 10,636 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,296 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 8,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2009 8,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 6,069 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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LF54 BBX is a 2005 Yamaha VP300 in Black with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha VP300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 12,575 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 LF54 BBX, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha VP300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF54 BBX registered?

LF54 BBX is a 2005 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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