MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW C1?
Based on 12,168 MOT tests across 1,391 vehicles.
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Y253 RBP is a 2001 BMW C1 in Red with a 120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y253 RBP, 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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Y253 RBP is a 2001 BMW C1, first registered on 6 April 2001.
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