MOT Status
ValidMileage
328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)
Vehicle identification number not permanently displayed (6.3.5a)
engine push rod tubes badly corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
engine push rod tubes badly corroded
front brake rubbing
l/h grip slightly loose
front brake binding
n/s h/bar grip poor
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMT 290V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 FMT 290V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FMT 290V?
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What year was FMT 290V registered?
FMT 290V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 7 July 1980.
Is FMT 290V safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMT 290V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FMT 290V have outstanding finance?
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