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G398 RYA

1990 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 RYA
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 76,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,756 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,291 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,136 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,361 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 63,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,785 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 52,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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G398 RYA is a 1990 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 G398 RYA, 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 36 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G398 RYA registered?

G398 RYA is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G398 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G398 RYA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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