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D463 FYR

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,670 mi
Last recorded30,670 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD463 FYR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,670 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 30,670 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,711 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2013 19,972 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,952 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 18,945 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,456 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,915 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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D463 FYR is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D463 FYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D463 FYR registered?

D463 FYR is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is D463 FYR safe to buy?

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