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A491 ANH

1984 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,496 mi
Last recorded23,496 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA491 ANH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 May 2024 23,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 22,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 21,771 miles

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

motorcycle is in "very good" condition for age

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,407 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 5,781 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 4,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 4,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 1,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 8 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,072 miles

No indicators fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,261 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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A491 ANH is a 1984 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A491 ANH, 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

How do I check the history of A491 ANH?

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What year was A491 ANH registered?

A491 ANH is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A491 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A491 ANH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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