MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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DWR 861W is a 1981 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1981 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 43,710 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 DWR 861W, 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 45 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 DWR 861W registered?
DWR 861W is a 1981 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is DWR 861W safe to buy?
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