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H807 XYH

1990 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,302 mi
Last recorded60,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH807 XYH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 60,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 60,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake arm fitted in correctly causing severe noise in drum (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance rear brake arm fitted incorrectly inadequately fitted causing severe noise in drum (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released pedal not returning correctly (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,869 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,729 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,106 miles

Front Cracked and perished in tread face.

Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 58,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,181 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 54,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,864 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 54,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,701 miles

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 51,679 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,518 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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H807 XYH is a 1990 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H807 XYH, 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 H807 XYH registered?

H807 XYH is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H807 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H807 XYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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