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P200 AJC

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,621 mi
Last recorded67,621 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 AJC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 67,621 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,202 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 65,202 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,141 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 65,062 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 64,999 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 64,773 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 64,148 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 63,549 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 63,182 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 62,830 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 62,830 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,144 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 61,144 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,657 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 55,971 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 53,980 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 53,980 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 48,666 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 46,945 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 40,522 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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P200 AJC is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,828 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 P200 AJC, 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 29 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P200 AJC registered?

P200 AJC is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P200 AJC safe to buy?

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