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EFL 783Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,422 mi
Last recorded12,422 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFL 783Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 12,422 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 11,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 783Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 783Y, 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

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What year was EFL 783Y registered?

EFL 783Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 18 April 1983.

Is EFL 783Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFL 783Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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