MOT Status
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34,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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G492 SMJ is a 1989 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1989 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,756 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 G492 SMJ, 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 37 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of G492 SMJ?
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What year was G492 SMJ registered?
G492 SMJ is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G492 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G492 SMJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G492 SMJ have outstanding finance?
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