MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
socks fitted to front shocks unable to inspect
socks fitted to front shocks
Offside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
socks fitted to front shocks
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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JCG 5S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 JCG 5S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of JCG 5S?
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What year was JCG 5S registered?
JCG 5S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 31 May 1978.
Is JCG 5S safe to buy?
The MOT history for JCG 5S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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