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TJH 957Y

1983 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJH 957Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,615 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,596 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 77,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,509 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,382 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,382 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,369 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,165 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,104 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,070 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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TJH 957Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TJH 957Y, 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.

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What year was TJH 957Y registered?

TJH 957Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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