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J587 MKR

1992 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,780 mi
Last recorded1,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 MKR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 1,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 1,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 1,780 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 1,780 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

No Front mugguard fitted at test

Fail 18 May 2016 36,877 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

No Front mugguard fitted at test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 340,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,126 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 32,126 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,915 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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J587 MKR is a 1992 BMW R80 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,518 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 J587 MKR, 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 34 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J587 MKR registered?

J587 MKR is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 23 June 1992.

Is J587 MKR safe to buy?

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