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G127 VJO

1990 BMW R80

Orange Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,032 mi
Last recorded2,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG127 VJO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 2,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 1,442 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023
Pass 19 Jul 2022 505 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 20,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020
Pass 16 May 2019 52,920 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,754 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 51,749 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2011 50,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2010 48,396 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 47,509 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 47,042 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,181 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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G127 VJO is a 1990 BMW R80 in Orange with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1990 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,193 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 G127 VJO, 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 36 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 G127 VJO registered?

G127 VJO is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G127 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G127 VJO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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