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F800 XAF

1989 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 XAF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,119 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 50,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 48,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 47,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,024 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion r/h fork leg. (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 36,312 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,262 miles

screen dull

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,253 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

screen dull

Pass 29 May 2012 34,266 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

front tyre approx 3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,549 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre soft

slight bind on front brake

Pass 1 May 2009 30,802 miles

no rear footpegs fitted at time of test

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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F800 XAF is a 1989 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F800 XAF, 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 F800 XAF registered?

F800 XAF is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F800 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F800 XAF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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