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GFL 889Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 889Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,928 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 49,631 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,547 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

rear5 tyre has been rubbing on torque arm at some point but is not doing so at the moment

Pass 15 Apr 2008 4,940 miles

Fork gaiters loose but do not affect steering movement.

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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GFL 889Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFL 889Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFL 889Y registered?

GFL 889Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is GFL 889Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFL 889Y shows 9 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.

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