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VU54 VCJ

2004 Yamaha BT1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,549 mi
Last recorded43,549 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Yamaha BT110015,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 43,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 42,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 41,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,992 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,691 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,902 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 20,277 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,666 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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VU54 VCJ is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU54 VCJ, 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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What year was VU54 VCJ registered?

VU54 VCJ is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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