MOT Status
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82,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low re set (1.6)
Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Oil leak
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
SLIGHT PLAY IN SWINGING ARM ON SIDECAR SUSPENSION
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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K257 LST is a 1993 BMW R80 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1993 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 39,883 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 K257 LST, 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 33 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K257 LST registered?
K257 LST is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 14 May 1993.
Is K257 LST safe to buy?
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