MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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A898 RLG is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 A898 RLG, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A898 RLG registered?
A898 RLG is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A898 RLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A898 RLG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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