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G509 RJO

1989 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG509 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 59,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,909 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,022 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 55,022 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 54,478 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 53,082 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,732 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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G509 RJO is a 1989 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G509 RJO, 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 G509 RJO registered?

G509 RJO is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G509 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G509 RJO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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