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JOO 722Y

1983 BMW R Series

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,286 mi
Last recorded13,286 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW R Series35,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOO 722Y
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 13,286 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 10,870 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 10,726 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 3,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 3,720 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 296 miles

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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JOO 722Y is a 1983 BMW R Series in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOO 722Y, 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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What year was JOO 722Y registered?

JOO 722Y is a 1983 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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