MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front tyre is not seated on the wheel rim correctly
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front tyre is not seated on the wheel rim correctly
Some fairing securing bolts are missing or insecure
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing bolt missing, other bolt insecure (7.1.1c)
Some fairing securing bolts are missing or insecure
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JJU 279V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 JJU 279V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JJU 279V registered?
JJU 279V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 1 March 1980.
Is JJU 279V safe to buy?
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