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F933 JYA

1989 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,696 mi
Last recorded47,696 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF933 JYA
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,696 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,561 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,520 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,119 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,255 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,250 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,468 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,468 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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F933 JYA is a 1989 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F933 JYA, 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 F933 JYA registered?

F933 JYA is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F933 JYA safe to buy?

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