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F890 RFH

1989 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,634 mi
Last recorded59,634 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF890 RFH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 59,634 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 58,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,624 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,892 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 52,854 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,185 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 42,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,194 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,184 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 23,547 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 23,416 miles

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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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F890 RFH is a 1989 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F890 RFH, 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 F890 RFH registered?

F890 RFH is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F890 RFH safe to buy?

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