MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Battery terminal loose
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))
Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery terminal loose
Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering does not quite touch the lock stop on right turn although this is minute and not serious. Wiring harnes needs re routing.
Throttle does not snap shut but there is a friction adjuster factory fitted
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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JKJ 503Y is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 JKJ 503Y, 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 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JKJ 503Y registered?
JKJ 503Y is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is JKJ 503Y safe to buy?
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