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A789 CJH

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

306 mi
Last recorded306 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA789 CJH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 19 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 58,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,952 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear tyre not seated on rim

gear lever bolt loose

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,942 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 57,290 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007

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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A789 CJH is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A789 CJH, 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 A789 CJH registered?

A789 CJH is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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