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WK53 DRV

2003 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,291 mi
Last recorded16,291 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Yamaha VP30011,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DRV
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,291 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust deteriorated

loud exhaust

slight exhaust leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 16,291 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 13,338 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,112 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,372 miles

R/H Fork inner leg pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 8,811 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

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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WK53 DRV is a 2003 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK53 DRV, 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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What year was WK53 DRV registered?

WK53 DRV is a 2003 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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