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G488 JAW

1989 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,330 mi
Last recorded50,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 JAW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,330 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 48,672 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,431 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,096 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,050 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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G488 JAW is a 1989 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 G488 JAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G488 JAW registered?

G488 JAW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G488 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G488 JAW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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