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G964 VYR

1990 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,467 mi
Last recorded28,467 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG964 VYR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,451 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,209 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,208 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,073 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,947 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 12,946 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,973 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 7,972 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,914 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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G964 VYR is a 1990 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G964 VYR, 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 G964 VYR registered?

G964 VYR is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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