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J699 PKX

1992 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,545 mi
Last recorded46,545 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 PKX
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever reserve travel restricted by cruise device

oil leak ns

Fail 20 Nov 2025 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever reserve travel restricted by cruise device

oil leak ns

Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 45,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 40,453 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,009 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 34,009 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 27,219 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

front fork tubes covered by gators

Fail 25 Aug 2020 27,219 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

front fork tubes covered by gators

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 27,219 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,219 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,219 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2018 27,219 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,219 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,839 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre very low on pressure & very perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,659 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,319 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 106,106 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust is meltin g nearside rear indicator

Pass 4 Oct 2012 11,116 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear wheel one spoke loose

Fail 20 Sep 2012 11,108 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear wheel one spoke loose

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre very low on air

Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre very low on air

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,020 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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J699 PKX is a 1992 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J699 PKX, 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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J699 PKX is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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