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PJ03 PVA

2003 Yamaha BT1100

Orange Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,900 mi
Last recorded49,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha BT110014,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 PVA
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 49,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 49,900 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 49,879 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 48,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 48,208 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 46,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 44,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,770 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 22 Aug 2016 24,834 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,062 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,731 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,186 miles

front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 7,458 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,672 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha BT1100?

Based on 7,621 MOT tests across 602 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
845
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
602
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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PJ03 PVA is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100 in Orange with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha BT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,336 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 BT1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ03 PVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha BT1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha BT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ03 PVA is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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