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R779 GCA

1998 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,384 mi
Last recorded49,384 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 GCA
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,384 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 49,384 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released from front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2020 48,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2020 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear valve car type

Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,400 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 38,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 36,604 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,114 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 30,114 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R779 GCA is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 40,406 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 R779 GCA, 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 28 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R779 GCA is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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