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PYK 916Y

1983 BMW R100

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,950 mi
Last recorded62,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYK 916Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,950 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,860 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,658 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly rough.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,031 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,795 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,376 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 60,783 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,834 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,524 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,524 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 29 May 2009 58,862 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 58,858 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,855 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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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PYK 916Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYK 916Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYK 916Y registered?

PYK 916Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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