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G77 XBL

1989 BMW K1

Red Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,752 mi
Last recorded57,752 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 BMW K131,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG77 XBL
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,752 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,733 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,889 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 54,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,403 miles

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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G77 XBL is a 1989 BMW K1 in Red with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 31,752 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 G77 XBL, 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 37 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G77 XBL registered?

G77 XBL is a 1989 BMW K1, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G77 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G77 XBL 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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