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D826 YAY

1987 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 BMW R10045,997 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD826 YAY
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024
Pass 5 May 2017 58,581 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,712 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,704 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,456 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,327 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,288 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 43,235 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,235 miles

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

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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D826 YAY is a 1987 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 45,997 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 D826 YAY, 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 39 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D826 YAY registered?

D826 YAY is a 1987 BMW R100, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D826 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D826 YAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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