MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside fork neoprene sleeve lower part oily but fork seal dry.
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
both vacuum outlets uncovered
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.
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)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
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)
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)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R770 CHW is a 1998 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 January 1998.
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