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F477 GAU

1988 BMW K75

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 BMW K7554,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF477 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,449 miles

motorcycle does smoke quite badly when up to temp and revved

unable to inspect rear brake pads fully

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,899 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,744 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 103,744 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 171,832 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 31,846 miles

Damage to offside front bodywork / Indicator

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 31,846 miles

Damage to offside front bodywork / Indicator

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 31,541 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 31,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,006 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight fuel leak from Fuel Tank

Fail 24 Aug 2012 31,006 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Slight fuel leak from Fuel Tank

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,090 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,090 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 27,639 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Seat Lock inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,954 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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F477 GAU is a 1988 BMW K75 in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1988 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 54,218 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F477 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F477 GAU registered?

F477 GAU is a 1988 BMW K75, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F477 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F477 GAU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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