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FMT 290V

1980 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

328 mi
Last recorded328 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMT 290V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 328 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 323 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 298 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 126 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 17 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,692 miles

engine push rod tubes badly corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 40,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,836 miles

front brake rubbing

l/h grip slightly loose

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,724 miles

front brake binding

n/s h/bar grip poor

Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,014 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 38,014 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,616 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 33,616 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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