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H83 XBV

1990 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,357 mi
Last recorded67,357 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW R8042,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH83 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,357 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,756 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,595 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,222 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 63,218 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre 11 years old

Fail 25 May 2013 79,230 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 25 May 2013 79,230 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 78,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,505 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 76,505 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 67,968 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 67,868 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,805 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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H83 XBV is a 1990 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H83 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H83 XBV registered?

H83 XBV is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 3 November 1990.

Is H83 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H83 XBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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