MOT Status
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87,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fuel pipe slightly loose All not clipped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear tyre perished
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded
fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock wiring loom trapped (2.1.4 (c))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear tyre perished
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust corroded
fuel filler cap seal slightly perished
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected notchy with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii))
Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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H98 SWW is a 1990 BMW R80 in Red 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 H98 SWW, 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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H98 SWW is a 1990 BMW R80, first registered on 3 August 1990.
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