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R602 CKG

1997 BMW R1100

Green Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,491 mi
Last recorded58,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 CKG
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 58,491 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 58,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,659 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 46,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,103 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,858 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,858 miles

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,310 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 37,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,016 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,016 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

number plate bulb out

Pass 19 May 2008 26,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,655 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,698 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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R602 CKG is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Green with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R602 CKG, 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 R602 CKG registered?

R602 CKG is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R602 CKG safe to buy?

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