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JKE 77Y

1983 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 77Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,524 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 20 May 2008 55,756 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2007 54,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,351 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise condition of front brake hoses

front wheel binding slightly

slight wear/play foot brake pedal pivot pin/bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2005 54,351 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise condition of front brake hoses

front wheel binding slightly

slight wear/play foot brake pedal pivot pin/bushes

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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JKE 77Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 35,870 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKE 77Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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JKE 77Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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