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R770 CHW

1998 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,614 mi
Last recorded75,614 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R Series31,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 CHW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,351 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 73,351 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,279 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 73,276 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,039 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 73,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,003 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,643 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,739 miles

Nearside fork neoprene sleeve lower part oily but fork seal dry.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 57,189 miles

both vacuum outlets uncovered

Pass 2 May 2014 55,398 miles

Flyscreen missing.

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Nearside and offside fork stanchions corroded.

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Throttle cable guide tube broken at twist grip.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,010 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,842 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,965 miles

R/H controls(switches/lever)not fully secure on bars. Main stand does not retract correctly. Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 50,965 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Engine/gearbox oil leaks.

Main stand does not retract correctly.

R/H handle bar controls not fully secure on bars.

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 46,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 42,867 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,794 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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R770 CHW is a 1998 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 31,482 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R770 CHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 28 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R770 CHW registered?

R770 CHW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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