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A26 YJW

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

648 mi
Last recorded648 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 YJW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 648 miles

Rear Cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2023 632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 618 miles

Rear Rear tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2021 601 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 414 miles

Rear Slight cracking in rear tyre side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,600 miles

Rear Tyre has cracks in side wall.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,199 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,938 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 95,977 miles

Rear Wheel fractured significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,886 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 89,418 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 88,146 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 87,091 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 87,067 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 85,508 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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A26 YJW is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A26 YJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 YJW registered?

A26 YJW is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A26 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 YJW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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