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RRE 741W

1981 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,324 mi
Last recorded31,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRE 741W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,324 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,012 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 31,012 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 30,924 miles

Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

tyres perished

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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RRE 741W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RRE 741W, 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

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What year was RRE 741W registered?

RRE 741W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is RRE 741W safe to buy?

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