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G492 JAW

1989 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,776 mi
Last recorded25,776 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW R10040,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 JAW
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 25,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 25,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 24,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 21,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 18,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 14,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 12,124 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 12,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 8,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 8,510 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 2,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 3 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 46,089 miles

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

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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G492 JAW is a 1989 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 40,694 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 G492 JAW, 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 37 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G492 JAW registered?

G492 JAW is a 1989 BMW R100, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G492 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G492 JAW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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