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WK54 VKW

2004 Yamaha YP400

Blue Petrol 395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,914 mi
Last recorded30,914 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Yamaha YP40017,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 VKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP400
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,914 miles

Exhaust slightly loose rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Sep 2021 30,913 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Aug 2021 30,907 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly loose clamp (6.1.2 (a))

front tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2020 27,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 27,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,590 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 25,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,383 miles

front park lights not working

Fail 19 Aug 2014 22,383 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

front park light not working

Fail 4 Nov 2011 21,436 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 5,244 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP400?

Based on 5,190 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,133
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 94
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 81
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
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WK54 VKW is a 2004 Yamaha YP400 in Blue with a 395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha YP400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 17,956 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 YP400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK54 VKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP400 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha YP400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK54 VKW is a 2004 Yamaha YP400, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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