MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front tyre has slight crazing.
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the BMW R100?
Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.
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YKD 197W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Silver with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YKD 197W, 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.
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What year was YKD 197W registered?
YKD 197W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 25 March 1981.
Is YKD 197W safe to buy?
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