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R577 YVG

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,339 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,339 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,186 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,841 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,209 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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R577 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R577 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R577 YVG registered?

R577 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R577 YVG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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