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OYO 789Y

1982 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,102 mi
Last recorded46,102 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R10048,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 789Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 46,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,590 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 45,474 miles

Centre Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,241 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,038 miles

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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OYO 789Y is a 1982 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 48,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYO 789Y, 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 44 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 OYO 789Y registered?

OYO 789Y is a 1982 BMW R100, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is OYO 789Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYO 789Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYO 789Y have outstanding finance?

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