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G511 RJO

1989 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,153 mi
Last recorded25,153 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 RJO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 25,153 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 25,153 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010
Fail 22 Oct 2010

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

oil leak from final drive

Pass 7 Nov 2009
Fail 31 Oct 2009

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 7 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 77,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 72,530 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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G511 RJO is a 1989 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G511 RJO, 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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What year was G511 RJO registered?

G511 RJO is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G511 RJO safe to buy?

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