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SDK 741S

1978 BMW R100

Gold Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,515 mi
Last recorded82,515 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDK 741S
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,515 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,515 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 81,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 81,134 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 79,668 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 79,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 79,123 miles

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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SDK 741S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Gold with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 SDK 741S, 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 48 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 SDK 741S?

You can check the full history of SDK 741S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDK 741S registered?

SDK 741S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is SDK 741S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDK 741S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDK 741S have outstanding finance?

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