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J774 RUR

1992 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114 mi
Last recorded114 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ774 RUR
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 114 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 43 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,945 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,870 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,870 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,870 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 59,870 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

rear rack lose but ok

Fail 15 Oct 2007 59,870 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,870 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,982 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 58,980 miles

Front 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.

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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J774 RUR is a 1992 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J774 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J774 RUR registered?

J774 RUR is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is J774 RUR safe to buy?

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