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GL04 BXA

2004 Yamaha BT1100

Silver Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,733 mi
Last recorded41,733 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha BT110015,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BXA
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 41,733 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 41,717 miles

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

Rear tyre Fouling Hugger

Pass 3 May 2022 40,757 miles

Throttle grip slightly loose

Throttle slightly sticky

Fail 3 May 2022 40,757 miles

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

Throttle grip slightly loose

Throttle slightly sticky

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 37,956 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 37,951 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,251 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 36,251 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 32,089 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 32,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 24,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 20,681 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 16,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2010 16,750 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,527 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,670 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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GL04 BXA is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100 in Silver with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GL04 BXA, 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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GL04 BXA is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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