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ExpiredMileage
22,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar rubber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel corroded but not to excess sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded ALL (5.2.2 (d))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar rubber mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Wheel corroded but not to excess sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded ALL (5.2.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear tyre perishing
Road spring corroded Sidecar (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar top mount Bushing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel corroded but not to excess Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded Sidecar (5.2.2 (d))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear tyre perishing
Road spring corroded Sidecar (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sidecar top mount Bushing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel corroded but not to excess Sidecar (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Wheel spoke slightly corroded Sidecar (5.2.2 (d))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar Mount bushing slight perishing (underneath) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Sidecar tyre slight deteriorating
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar top shock bush slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel cap ineffective Fuel cap sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sidecar structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sidecar Mount bushing slight perishing (underneath) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Sidecar tyre slight deteriorating
Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sidecar top shock bush slight deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre slightly perished
Sidecar shock top bush deteriorated
Front Position lamp not working Sidecar (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working Sidecar (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear tyre slightly perished
Sidecar shock top bush deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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A131 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 A131 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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A131 FAO is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 15 May 1984.
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