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J565 YUM

1991 BMW K1

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,645 mi
Last recorded30,645 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 BMW K130,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ565 YUM
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,182 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,081 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,081 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,068 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 29,060 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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J565 YUM is a 1991 BMW K1 in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,081 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J565 YUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J565 YUM registered?

J565 YUM is a 1991 BMW K1, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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