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J789 HPO

1991 BMW K1

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,749 mi
Last recorded26,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 BMW K130,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 HPO
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 24,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 24,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 19,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,385 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 15,443 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,183 miles

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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J789 HPO is a 1991 BMW K1 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J789 HPO, 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 J789 HPO registered?

J789 HPO is a 1991 BMW K1, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J789 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J789 HPO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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