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CYG 976T

1978 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,443 mi
Last recorded47,443 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYG 976T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,567 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,936 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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CYG 976T is a 1978 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 CYG 976T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CYG 976T?

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What year was CYG 976T registered?

CYG 976T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is CYG 976T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYG 976T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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