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G495 HEY

1990 BMW K1

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,712 mi
Last recorded25,712 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 BMW K132,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 HEY
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,449 miles

both front floating dics has slight free play

Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,419 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 24,391 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,748 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,689 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,689 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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G495 HEY is a 1990 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 32,909 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G495 HEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G495 HEY registered?

G495 HEY is a 1990 BMW K1, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G495 HEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G495 HEY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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