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Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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B717 SFO is a 1984 BMW R Series in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1984 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 36,277 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B717 SFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B717 SFO registered?
B717 SFO is a 1984 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 August 1984.
Is B717 SFO safe to buy?
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