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P602 PYW

1996 BMW R1100

Maroon Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,700 mi
Last recorded55,700 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW R110047,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 PYW
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,700 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear tyres worn uneven but are both legal

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,546 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle does not return,can stick open. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear tyres worn uneven but are both legal

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,392 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. showing signs of corrosion near shock absorber mount (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

faint lines on rear brake disc which do not go through disc possible crack

Fail 8 Apr 2017 55,307 miles

Rear Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. showing signs of corrosion near shock absorber mount (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

faint lines on rear brake disc which do not go through disc possible crack

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,039 miles

steering damper slighy knotchy

Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

steering damper slighy knotchy

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,014 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,425 miles

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,321 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,645 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,012 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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P602 PYW is a 1996 BMW R1100 in Maroon with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 47,064 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P602 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P602 PYW registered?

P602 PYW is a 1996 BMW R1100, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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