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YJ04 CGU

2004 Yamaha VP300

Silver Petrol 264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,722 mi
Last recorded56,722 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Yamaha VP30011,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 CGU
MakeYamaha
ModelVP300
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine264cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 56,722 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,720 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

engine seems to have a missfire

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,012 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 33,038 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 33,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,834 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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YJ04 CGU is a 2004 Yamaha VP300 in Silver with a 264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ04 CGU, 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

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What year was YJ04 CGU registered?

YJ04 CGU is a 2004 Yamaha VP300, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is YJ04 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ04 CGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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