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C344 JYB

1986 BMW K75

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,559 mi
Last recorded39,559 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW K7549,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC344 JYB
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,033 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 34,031 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 34,031 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 31,157 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,585 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,877 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,638 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 23,868 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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C344 JYB is a 1986 BMW K75 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 49,687 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C344 JYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this BMW K75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C344 JYB registered?

C344 JYB is a 1986 BMW K75, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C344 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C344 JYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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