MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement side stand is excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
l/h grip starting to loosen
l/h grip starting to loosen
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LCJ 959Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 LCJ 959Y, 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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What year was LCJ 959Y registered?
LCJ 959Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 10 March 1983.
Is LCJ 959Y safe to buy?
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