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G577 WPU

1989 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,337 mi
Last recorded18,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 BMW R8044,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG577 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2023 18,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 17,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 9,210 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 7,485 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both fork seals (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 6,047 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front metal hose - slightly corroded (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R & L fork seals (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,102 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,949 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 18,617 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 15,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 12,921 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 9,640 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2008 7,163 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 4,333 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2006 70,982 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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G577 WPU is a 1989 BMW R80 in Silver with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G577 WPU, 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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G577 WPU is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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