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J980 HMY

1991 BMW K75

Purple Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 BMW K7551,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 HMY
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,249 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 99,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,346 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 83,344 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,624 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 58,589 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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J980 HMY is a 1991 BMW K75 in Purple with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 51,630 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J980 HMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J980 HMY registered?

J980 HMY is a 1991 BMW K75, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is J980 HMY safe to buy?

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