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H547 NKG

1990 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31 mi
Last recorded31 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 NKG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 31 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

motorcycle has been modified

Fail 15 Aug 2019 27 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

motorcycle has been modified

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,097 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,003 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,952 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,755 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,287 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,702 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 48,528 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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H547 NKG is a 1990 BMW R80 in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H547 NKG, 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 H547 NKG registered?

H547 NKG is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 18 September 1990.

Is H547 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H547 NKG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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