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H172 YUC

1990 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 YUC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 98 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 50 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,460 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 41,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,866 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,866 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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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H172 YUC is a 1990 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H172 YUC, 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 H172 YUC registered?

H172 YUC is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 13 November 1990.

Is H172 YUC safe to buy?

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