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WU03 GHY

2003 Yamaha BT1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

21,735 mi
Last recorded21,735 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha BT110014,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 GHY
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 21,735 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim buckled front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 21,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim buckled front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 21,169 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 20,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,394 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,265 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 67,264 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam the bulb not working and is not correctly fitted (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer bracket loose (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

speedo appears to be broken

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,732 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,451 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 3,446 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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WU03 GHY is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU03 GHY, 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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What year was WU03 GHY registered?

WU03 GHY is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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