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R917 NSR

1997 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW R110044,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 NSR
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,538 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,418 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

centre stand slightly stiff in operation

engine has misfire

rear brake pads showing wear

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,403 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

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

centre stand slightly stiff in operation

engine has misfire

rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 3 May 2011 53,784 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 53,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front brake pads worn

slight movement on left hand bar gip

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,907 miles

centre stand slightly stiff in operation

left side foot peg pivot slightly stiff in operation

rear tyre showing wear in centre

rear wheel slightly stiff when rotating pos brake sticking

Fail 24 Apr 2010 35,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,748 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,065 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 13,064 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Apr 2006 10,432 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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R917 NSR is a 1997 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R917 NSR, 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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R917 NSR is a 1997 BMW R1100, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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