MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear tyre pressure low
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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C492 LCU is a 1985 BMW R Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1985 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 48,163 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C492 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C492 LCU registered?
C492 LCU is a 1985 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 August 1985.
Is C492 LCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C492 LCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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