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YN53 FWV

2003 Yamaha BT1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,218 mi
Last recorded26,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha BT110014,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 FWV
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Clocks mount broken but unlikely to fall off

Fail 31 Mar 2026 26,218 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Bars raised slightly to avoid hitting tank (2.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Clocks mount broken but unlikely to fall off

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 21,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 20,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,282 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 16,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 8,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 5,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 5,442 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 5,221 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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YN53 FWV is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YN53 FWV, 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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YN53 FWV is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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