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R234 SSP

1998 BMW R1100

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,423 mi
Last recorded64,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 SSP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 64,423 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 60,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,293 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,134 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 50,134 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,899 miles

Slight play on pivot bushes swinging arm /diff

Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,780 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,528 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,528 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,119 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,600 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,668 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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R234 SSP is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R234 SSP, 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 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R234 SSP registered?

R234 SSP is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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