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RK53 GVC

2004 Yamaha BT1100

Orange Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,711 mi
Last recorded26,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha BT110015,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 GVC
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 26,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 22,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 21,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,715 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 20,713 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated worn close to failure stage (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 20,446 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 16,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 15,415 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 14,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 11,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 11,966 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,949 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 11,947 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 11,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 8,061 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 3,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 3,447 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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RK53 GVC is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100 in Orange with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha BT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 15,016 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 RK53 GVC, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha BT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RK53 GVC is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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