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R573 YVG

1997 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,703 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 37,495 miles

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 37,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,002 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,002 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,189 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2005 28,556 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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R573 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 R573 YVG, 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 29 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R573 YVG registered?

R573 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R573 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 YVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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