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RAD 650W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,064 mi
Last recorded56,064 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAD 650W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,064 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,828 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,828 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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RAD 650W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,618 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAD 650W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RAD 650W?

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What year was RAD 650W registered?

RAD 650W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is RAD 650W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAD 650W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAD 650W have outstanding finance?

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