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YKD 200W

1981 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,495 mi
Last recorded7,495 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R10045,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKD 200W
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 7,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 7,495 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 7,495 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated gearbox oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 7,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 7,495 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,495 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 7,495 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 7,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 7,495 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 7,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,718 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 62,699 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,243 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,410 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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YKD 200W is a 1981 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 200W, 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 200W registered?

YKD 200W is a 1981 BMW R100, first registered on 23 March 1981.

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