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AAF 342T

1979 BMW R100

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,500 mi
Last recorded32,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R10048,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAF 342T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 32,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,479 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 32,479 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 32,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Upper Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,611 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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AAF 342T is a 1979 BMW R100 in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 48,039 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 AAF 342T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAF 342T registered?

AAF 342T is a 1979 BMW R100, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is AAF 342T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAF 342T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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