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D898 AUT

1987 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD898 AUT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,263 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,263 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,992 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,361 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,360 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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D898 AUT is a 1987 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D898 AUT, 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 D898 AUT registered?

D898 AUT is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D898 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D898 AUT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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