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S250 RFU

1998 BMW R1100

Grey Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,787 mi
Last recorded71,787 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW R110040,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 RFU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,787 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,647 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,117 miles

Swingarm rear pivot bearing has Slight free play.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,053 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 48,069 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,467 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,462 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,173 miles

slight wear on both front floating discs...

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,436 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,222 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,625 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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S250 RFU is a 1998 BMW R1100 in Grey with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S250 RFU, 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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S250 RFU is a 1998 BMW R1100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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