MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-in (5.3.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A127 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A127 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A127 FAO registered?
A127 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 10 May 1984.
Is A127 FAO safe to buy?
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