CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ54 FAO

2004 Yamaha VP300

Black Petrol 264cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,004 mi
Last recorded7,004 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 FAO
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,004 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 6,104 miles

Offside Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 5,941 miles

Offside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,433 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 3,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 2,629 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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
Full Yamaha VP300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ54 FAO is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Black with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ54 FAO?

You can check the full history of LJ54 FAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ54 FAO registered?

LJ54 FAO is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is LJ54 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 FAO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ54 FAO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ54 FAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.