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JJK 14Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

1,238 mi
Last recorded1,238 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJK 14Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 1,238 miles

front indicators not fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 1,139 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 1,139 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 735 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 723 miles

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisy

front direction indicators not fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 446 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 21 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,986 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 May 2014 80,942 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 77,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,580 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,548 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 73,044 miles

Inner Rear Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Inner Rear Lower Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,779 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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JJK 14Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJK 14Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJK 14Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1983.

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