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VE05 OSU

2005 Yamaha BT1100

Bronze Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,849 mi
Last recorded8,849 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha BT110012,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 OSU
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 8,849 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 5,394 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 5,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 5,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 5,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 4,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 4,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 3,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 2,912 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 2,488 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2008 2,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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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VE05 OSU is a 2005 Yamaha BT1100 in Bronze with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha BT1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,119 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 VE05 OSU, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha BT1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE05 OSU registered?

VE05 OSU is a 2005 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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