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YRR 995T

1978 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 BMW R10044,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 995T
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front slow return on throttle

Pass 17 Jun 2015 2,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 1,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 1,960 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 910 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2013 910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,349 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,955 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

headlight needs tightning

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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YRR 995T is a 1978 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,155 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 YRR 995T, 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 48 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 YRR 995T?

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What year was YRR 995T registered?

YRR 995T is a 1978 BMW R100, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is YRR 995T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRR 995T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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