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RYE 417Y

1983 BMW R100

Silver Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,366 mi
Last recorded18,366 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYE 417Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,301 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 17,899 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,875 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 17,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 16,594 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 16,237 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,874 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 15,874 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,816 miles

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

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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RYE 417Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 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 RYE 417Y, 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 43 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 RYE 417Y registered?

RYE 417Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 28 June 1983.

Is RYE 417Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYE 417Y shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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