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G384 VPK

1990 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,775 mi
Last recorded41,775 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG384 VPK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 41,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 41,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake excessively binding adjusted (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 40,733 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,537 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable a little bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 54,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 54,825 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play top yoke nut was loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,629 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 54,620 miles

Offside Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire last piece of hose to carb that isn't braided is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,130 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,649 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 22,230 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 22,227 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play there is a creaking sound from the front end when bounced almost certainly the head bearings (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front main beam tell tail not workingand pass switch sticks

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

small surface cracks in front tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2016 20,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front main beam tell tail not workingand pass switch sticks

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.3(ii))

small surface cracks in front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,750 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear number plate damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,037 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,529 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,438 miles

Clocks/meters ilumination not working

Fail 28 May 2008 13,432 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

clocks/meters ilumination not working

Pass 24 May 2007 12,454 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2005

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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G384 VPK is a 1990 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G384 VPK, 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 G384 VPK registered?

G384 VPK is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G384 VPK safe to buy?

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