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G959 RRR

1990 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,510 mi
Last recorded54,510 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 RRR
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,510 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 54,510 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,887 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,203 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

horn bracket loose

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 41,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,310 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,432 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,431 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,421 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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G959 RRR is a 1990 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 40,720 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G959 RRR, 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 36 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G959 RRR registered?

G959 RRR is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 1 April 1990.

Is G959 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G959 RRR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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