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EFL 770Y

1983 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,982 mi
Last recorded1,982 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFL 770Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 1,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 1,841 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 715 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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EFL 770Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 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 EFL 770Y, 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 43 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 EFL 770Y?

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What year was EFL 770Y registered?

EFL 770Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is EFL 770Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFL 770Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFL 770Y have outstanding finance?

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