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TJW 787Y

1983 BMW R45

Black Petrol 475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,436 mi
Last recorded40,436 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R4542,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJW 787Y
MakeBMW
ModelR45
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 40,436 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 37,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,758 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 36,758 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 36,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 34,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 34,623 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 34,623 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,119 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,731 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 33,731 miles

Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Sidecar tyre is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW R45?

Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
343
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 10
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TJW 787Y is a 1983 BMW R45 in Black with a 475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 42,528 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 R45 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJW 787Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R45 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 43 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJW 787Y registered?

TJW 787Y is a 1983 BMW R45, first registered on 13 April 1983.

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The MOT history for TJW 787Y shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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