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LJ53 RMU

2003 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,194 mi
Last recorded8,194 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VP30011,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 RMU
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 8,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 7,408 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,408 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 7,408 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 7,408 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 7,408 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 7,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 7,129 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 7,129 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,034 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 3,995 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 3,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 2,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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LJ53 RMU is a 2003 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha VP300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 11,121 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 LJ53 RMU, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha VP300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 RMU is a 2003 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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