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G998 VHV

1990 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,808 mi
Last recorded26,808 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R10040,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 VHV
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 26,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 26,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 25,380 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 25,380 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

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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G998 VHV is a 1990 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G998 VHV, 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

How do I check the history of G998 VHV?

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What year was G998 VHV registered?

G998 VHV is a 1990 BMW R100, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is G998 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G998 VHV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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