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GU53 AMK

2004 Yamaha Banshee

Black Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,821 mi
Last recorded12,821 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha Banshee1,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 AMK
MakeYamaha
ModelBanshee
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 12,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025
Pass 25 Mar 2022
Pass 8 Nov 2019 2,812 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 1,403 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

This vehicle is limited to day time use only

Vehicle front rims are fitted with stretched tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2016

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Dec 2014
Pass 14 Nov 2013
Pass 31 May 2012
Pass 20 May 2011

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Apr 2011

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009

How Reliable is the Yamaha Banshee?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 12
Horn not working 7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative 6
position lamp(s) not working 5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on 5
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GU53 AMK is a 2004 Yamaha Banshee in Black with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha Banshee models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 1,403 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 Banshee fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 AMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Banshee typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha Banshee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU53 AMK is a 2004 Yamaha Banshee, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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