Yamaha BT1100
Real ownership data from 702 UK BT1100 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common BT1100 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 11.3% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.4% |
| Suspension | major | 6.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Electrical | major | 3.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 3.4% |
| Other | major | 3.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is exhaust and emissions.
BT1100 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 38 | 14,010 mi | 709 | 87.61% |
| 2006 | 31 | 17,078 mi | 913 | 88.96% |
| 2005 | 139 | 17,509 mi | 1,046 | 85.93% |
| 2004 | 138 | 19,351 mi | 1,206 | 86.45% |
| 2003 | 153 | 19,563 mi | 1,074 | 85.78% |
| 2002 | 191 | 21,420 mi | 1,130 | 86.38% |
BT1100 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha BT1100?
Across 702 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brake discs and pads (11.3% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha BT1100?
The median Yamaha BT1100 in the UK has covered 19,283 miles, and typically rides about 1,078 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,976 and 29,804 miles.
Is the Yamaha BT1100 reliable?
86.35% of Yamaha BT1100 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.2 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 702 Yamaha BT1100 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.