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B559 SUA

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

554 mi
Last recorded554 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 SUA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 12 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,889 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

fork covers fitted

front braided brake lines touching fairing in places but not restricting movement

non standard brake lines fitted

play in side stand mount

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

slight damage to nearside fork

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,329 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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B559 SUA is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B559 SUA, 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 B559 SUA registered?

B559 SUA is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 6 August 1984.

Is B559 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B559 SUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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