MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,989 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Shock absorber slightly loose side car shock absorber (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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ALA 224S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Orange with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 ALA 224S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was ALA 224S registered?
ALA 224S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 5 May 1978.
Is ALA 224S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ALA 224S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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