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GYO 454W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 454W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 76,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,905 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,260 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,260 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front stop light is not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,800 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,750 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,719 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,637 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 55,637 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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GYO 454W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 GYO 454W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYO 454W?

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What year was GYO 454W registered?

GYO 454W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is GYO 454W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 454W shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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