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G97 XBE

1990 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 XBE
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,370 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 91,370 miles

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 87,322 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 87,248 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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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G97 XBE is a 1990 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G97 XBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G97 XBE registered?

G97 XBE is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 27 March 1990.

Is G97 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 XBE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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