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D472 FYR

1987 BMW K75

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,555 mi
Last recorded40,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW K7548,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD472 FYR
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 40,373 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear shock mounts slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

throttle slightly stiff

Pass 1 May 2019 39,199 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 39,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,726 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,726 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride axle bolt (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,816 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 31,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 28,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,644 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 19,624 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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D472 FYR is a 1987 BMW K75 in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 48,233 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 D472 FYR, 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 39 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 D472 FYR registered?

D472 FYR is a 1987 BMW K75, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D472 FYR safe to buy?

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