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E741 MYH

1988 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW R8038,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE741 MYH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 83,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 68,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,802 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,978 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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E741 MYH is a 1988 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1988 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 38,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E741 MYH, 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 38 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E741 MYH registered?

E741 MYH is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E741 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E741 MYH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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