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YAMAHA BANSHEE (2004)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 32 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

32

Avg Mileage

N/A

Est. Annual Cost

£1,240

Is the 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%.

At 20 years old, 91% of YAMAHA BANSHEEs from 2004 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 32 tests across the UK.

How does the 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE compare?

Rank among all 2004 cars39th out of 491(top 8%)
Rank among all YAMAHA models27th out of 36(top 75%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2004 cars average+19% (72% avg)
vs YAMAHA average-1% (92% avg)

How much does a 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 349cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,240
Per month£103/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

YAMAHA BANSHEE by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200491%32-
2002100%31-

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About the 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE

The 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE is a city car with a 349cc petrol engine. 32 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 8% of all 2004 cars for reliability.

2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE Fuel Costs

The modest 349cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,240 (£103/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE

At 20 years old, the YAMAHA BANSHEE is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 32 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Alternatives to the 2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE

The YAMAHA BANSHEE is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: