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LJ54 ELV

2004 Yamaha BT1100

Black Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,386 mi
Last recorded34,386 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha BT110015,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 ELV
MakeYamaha
ModelBT1100
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,386 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 33,256 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 33,256 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 31,783 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 29,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 29,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 26,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 26,831 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,166 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 24,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,077 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,848 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,801 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 18,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,767 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 12,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,129 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 10,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,663 miles

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

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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LJ54 ELV is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100 in Black with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ54 ELV, 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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LJ54 ELV is a 2004 Yamaha BT1100, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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