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F297 RJB

1989 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,613 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 71,613 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,848 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,358 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,351 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

front tyre unevenly worn and close to limit.

oil leaking from rear of driveshaft. contaminating rear tyre.

rear hub slightly noisy.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,779 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,773 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,567 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,954 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,939 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,161 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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F297 RJB is a 1989 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,756 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 F297 RJB, 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 37 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 F297 RJB registered?

F297 RJB is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F297 RJB safe to buy?

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