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Y242 RJB

2001 BMW C1

Red Petrol 120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,574 mi
Last recorded12,574 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW C116,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelC1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 12,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 12,569 miles

lower steering joint rubber split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 12,559 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 12,547 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 12,397 miles

Front fork seals slightly weaping oil

Handlebar grips deteriorated

Play in handlebars

Rear tyre is plugged/ Repaired in centre.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 12,319 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,223 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 9,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the BMW C1?

Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
1,054
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 519
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 275
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 262
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 134
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 132
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Y242 RJB is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW C1 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 519 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y242 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y242 RJB registered?

Y242 RJB is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y242 RJB safe to buy?

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