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R770 FNH

1997 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 FNH
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,690 miles

Front suspension fork upper bushes worn but steering control not adversely affected

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 88,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,726 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 86,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 85,797 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,592 miles

Centre stand lever missing/broken.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear drive shaft bevel box has slight free play.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 84,592 miles

Centre stand lever missing/broken.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear drive shaft bevel box has slight free play.

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,964 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 70,751 miles

Centre stand "tang" missing/broken off

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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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R770 FNH is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R770 FNH, 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 R770 FNH registered?

R770 FNH is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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