MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
indicators not fitted at time of test
noise from interference between rear wheel & hub
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
indicators not fitted at time of test
noise from interference between rear wheel & hub
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
hi beam indicator not working
indicators not fitted at time of test
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
exhaust clamps missing
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPD 35S is a 1978 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VPD 35S, 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.
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What year was VPD 35S registered?
VPD 35S is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 13 January 1978.
Is VPD 35S safe to buy?
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