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A122 JKF

1984 BMW R100

White Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,883 mi
Last recorded30,883 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW R10044,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA122 JKF
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,883 miles

Central Centre stand does not hold bike

Central Rear Upper pillion grabrail insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2022 30,883 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated visible brake fluid on disc prior to brake test (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid not visible container appear empty - possibly due to fluid leak (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Centre stand does not hold bike

Central Rear Upper pillion grabrail insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre contaminated with brake fluid

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,342 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,342 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,278 miles

recomend rear brake adjustment

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,175 miles

recomend rear brake adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,041 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 80,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 80,469 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,032 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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A122 JKF is a 1984 BMW R100 in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 A122 JKF, 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 42 years old, this BMW R100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A122 JKF registered?

A122 JKF is a 1984 BMW R100, first registered on 15 February 1984.

Is A122 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A122 JKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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