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E771 KYT

1988 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R10041,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE771 KYT
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 76,558 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil misting

Pass 19 Jun 2024 76,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 76,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,646 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 69,282 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,967 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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E771 KYT is a 1988 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 41,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E771 KYT, 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 38 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E771 KYT registered?

E771 KYT is a 1988 BMW R100, first registered on 12 January 1988.

Is E771 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E771 KYT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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