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D344 RFJ

1987 BMW R80

Green Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,905 mi
Last recorded19,905 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD344 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 19,658 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 18,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 18,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,209 miles

Forkr gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 3 May 2011 17,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,571 miles

Fork gaitors fitted=unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Pass 6 May 2009 15,220 miles

fork gaitors fitted=unable to inspect fork seals/

Pass 7 May 2008 13,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 11,783 miles

Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

advise-fork gaitors fitted-unable to see fork seals.

Fail 10 May 2007 11,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Upper Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

advise-fork gaitors fitted-unable to see fork seals.

Pass 5 May 2006 11,035 miles

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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D344 RFJ is a 1987 BMW R80 in Green with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 43,870 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 D344 RFJ, 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 39 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D344 RFJ registered?

D344 RFJ is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D344 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D344 RFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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