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G314 YRY

1990 BMW R80

Green Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

621 mi
Last recorded621 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG314 YRY
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 621 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 621 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured/Incorrectly positioned (0.1 (d))

Nearside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 225 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 33 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 33 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate size way to small (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 May 2019 65,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,147 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,052 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 64,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,636 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 64,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 64,550 miles

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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G314 YRY is a 1990 BMW R80 in Green with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G314 YRY, 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.

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What year was G314 YRY registered?

G314 YRY is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G314 YRY safe to buy?

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