MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
front brake pads low
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for G461 FTG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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