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A990 JFD

1983 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

3,582 mi
Last recorded3,582 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA990 JFD
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 3,582 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 3,582 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 3,497 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 3,497 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 3,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 3,453 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/white (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 3,349 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 3,349 miles

Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 3,154 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 3,154 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 2,538 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 2,538 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 1,873 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 1,873 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 1,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 1,407 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 73,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,570 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,570 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 72,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,636 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,629 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,216 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,643 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,850 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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A990 JFD is a 1983 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 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 BMW R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A990 JFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A990 JFD registered?

A990 JFD is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A990 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A990 JFD shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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