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LJ54 ETE

2004 Yamaha VP300

Blue Petrol 298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,366 mi
Last recorded21,366 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ETE
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine298cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,366 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,044 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,887 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 18,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 8,165 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,333 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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LJ54 ETE is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Blue with a 298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ54 ETE, 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 LJ54 ETE registered?

LJ54 ETE is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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