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R578 YVG

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,244 mi
Last recorded7,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 7,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 6,634 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 6,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 5,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 5,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 5,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 5,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 4,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 4,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 4,777 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,449 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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R578 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R578 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 R578 YVG registered?

R578 YVG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R578 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 YVG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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