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AC03 GDV

2003 Yamaha Banshee

Blue Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,640 mi
Last recorded11,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Banshee742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GDV
MakeYamaha
ModelBanshee
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 May 2013

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Hand operated control valve operating spindle insecure (3.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front locking pin missing from wheel bearing

rear sprocket locking tabs not in place

Pass 19 May 2012
Pass 5 Apr 2011
Pass 8 Apr 2010
Fail 23 Feb 2010

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008

How Reliable is the Yamaha Banshee?

Based on 499 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 12
Horn not working 7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative 6
position lamp(s) not working 5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on 5
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AC03 GDV is a 2003 Yamaha Banshee in Blue with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Banshee models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 742 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 Banshee fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Banshee typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Banshee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 GDV is a 2003 Yamaha Banshee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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