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G461 FTG

1989 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,870 mi
Last recorded66,870 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 FTG
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,994 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear selector mechanism insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side stand insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,795 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,143 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,027 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2011 60,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,642 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,642 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 47,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,914 miles

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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G461 FTG is a 1989 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 G461 FTG, 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 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G461 FTG registered?

G461 FTG is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G461 FTG safe to buy?

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