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YPK 178Y

1983 BMW R100

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPK 178Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,568 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 45,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 44,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,375 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,357 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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YPK 178Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPK 178Y, 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 43 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 YPK 178Y?

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What year was YPK 178Y registered?

YPK 178Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 11 February 1983.

Is YPK 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPK 178Y shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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