MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Battery mounts separated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering damper leaking
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Battery mounts separated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering damper leaking
Battery mounting rubber mounts seperated
Light misting of oil on steering damper
battery insecure
How Reliable is the BMW K1?
Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G831 MSS is a 1989 BMW K1 in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 G831 MSS, 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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How do I check the history of G831 MSS?
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What year was G831 MSS registered?
G831 MSS is a 1989 BMW K1, first registered on 4 October 1989.
Is G831 MSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for G831 MSS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G831 MSS have outstanding finance?
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