MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight but not at excessive level yet (1.2.1 (e))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside fuel tank rusty on side
battery poor / weak - only just started bike
centre stand lazy - slow to return up
paint flaking inside fuel tank
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing chrome chipped in prescribed movement area - will have caused oil seal to fail (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing chrome worn on stantion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Fuel hose slightly loose pipe on fuel tap not as tight as expected - may vibrate off (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in swingarm bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
bush in gear pedal excessively worn
centre stand sticks down
lots of flaking paint inside fuel tank - may stop engine running when driven - causing a danger to rider
oil leak from front engine cover
oil sump leaking oil
sump plug damaged - but secure
Offside fuel tank very rusty where panel sits against it - potential risk of fire
Rear oil leak from rear drive unit - leaking onto tyre and possibly brakes as inside cover
Rear tyre heavily coated in oil from rear drive unit
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C292 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 C292 FHS, 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 41 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C292 FHS registered?
C292 FHS is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1985.
Is C292 FHS safe to buy?
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