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VUR 877W

1981 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,158 mi
Last recorded3,158 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUR 877W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 3,158 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 2,919 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 2,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 2,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 2,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 1,330 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 5 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 5 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 93,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,868 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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VUR 877W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUR 877W, 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

How do I check the history of VUR 877W?

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What year was VUR 877W registered?

VUR 877W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is VUR 877W safe to buy?

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