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SLH 404W

1981 BMW R100

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108 mi
Last recorded108 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 404W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 108 miles

Slightly modified machine

Pass 11 Jan 2017 20 miles

no mud deflectors fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 20 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no mud deflectors fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 5,636 miles

Front brake hose clips missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 5,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 5,584 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 5,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 5,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,856 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 3,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 2,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 745 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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SLH 404W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SLH 404W, 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 SLH 404W registered?

SLH 404W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is SLH 404W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLH 404W shows 14 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.

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