MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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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.
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F297 RJB is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 27 April 1989.
Is F297 RJB safe to buy?
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