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YRM 830Y

1983 BMW R100

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,922 mi
Last recorded38,922 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1983 BMW R10045,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRM 830Y
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 38,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,902 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 38,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 36,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,378 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,542 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,355 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 28,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,195 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,670 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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YRM 830Y is a 1983 BMW R100 in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YRM 830Y, 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 YRM 830Y?

You can check the full history of YRM 830Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YRM 830Y registered?

YRM 830Y is a 1983 BMW R100, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is YRM 830Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRM 830Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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