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H890 RTX

1991 BMW R80

Not stated Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,236 mi
Last recorded14,236 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R8038,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH890 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1991
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 14,236 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 14,220 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 14,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 14,217 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 14,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 13,866 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 13,866 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working Front brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 13,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 1,374 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control one (1.3.1a)

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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H890 RTX is a 1991 BMW R80 in Not stated with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,818 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 H890 RTX, 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 35 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 H890 RTX registered?

H890 RTX is a 1991 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H890 RTX safe to buy?

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