MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HHB 50W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHB 50W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HHB 50W registered?
HHB 50W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 October 1980.
Is HHB 50W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHB 50W shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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