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PN04 EJL

2004 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,007 mi
Last recorded12,007 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 EJL
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 12,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 12,007 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 11,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,699 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 10,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 9,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 7,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 4,161 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 3,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 2,916 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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PN04 EJL is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN04 EJL, 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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PN04 EJL is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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