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JYL 264W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,128 mi
Last recorded55,128 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 264W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,128 miles

Headlamp aim on lower limit.

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

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2008 55,126 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

all flexi hoses poorly mounted

front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,335 miles

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

sidecar has no braking system

steering damper rose joint worn close to limits

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,543 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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JYL 264W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JYL 264W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYL 264W registered?

JYL 264W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JYL 264W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYL 264W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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