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BN52 FDJ

2003 Yamaha BT1100

Orange Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Yamaha BT110014,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FDJ
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,420 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 68,420 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 65,887 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 65,871 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lateral play in swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 65,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,729 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 64,699 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,441 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 64,441 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,605 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 63,605 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 50,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 37,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 23,868 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 12,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,693 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,145 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 6,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 2,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 1,935 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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BN52 FDJ is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100 in Orange with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BN52 FDJ, 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 BN52 FDJ registered?

BN52 FDJ is a 2003 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is BN52 FDJ safe to buy?

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