MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
advise front tyre presure low
advise battery insecure
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J491 TFC is a 2000 BMW R80 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2000 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 56,762 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 J491 TFC, 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 26 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J491 TFC is a 2000 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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