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J766 OGS

1991 BMW K1

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW K130,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ766 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 53,618 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bike stops running when lights are turned on

Pass 2 Feb 2008 47,042 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 47,038 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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J766 OGS is a 1991 BMW K1 in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J766 OGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J766 OGS registered?

J766 OGS is a 1991 BMW K1, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J766 OGS safe to buy?

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