MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,779 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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FKA 50Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FKA 50Y, 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.
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FKA 50Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 15 January 1983.
Is FKA 50Y safe to buy?
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