MOT Status
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40,438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
a few oil leaks around the bke
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HHW 717X is a 1982 BMW R Series in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 43,422 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHW 717X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 44 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HHW 717X registered?
HHW 717X is a 1982 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1982.
Is HHW 717X safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHW 717X shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HHW 717X have outstanding finance?
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