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K470 SCK

1992 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,798 mi
Last recorded73,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 SCK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,798 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,798 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,798 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,798 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,330 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,302 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 71,649 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 71,649 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 71,194 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,304 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 70,303 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 69,391 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 69,391 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,129 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 68,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2007 66,448 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 2 May 2006 66,448 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 2 May 2006 66,448 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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K470 SCK is a 1992 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K470 SCK, 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 K470 SCK registered?

K470 SCK is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 8 August 1992.

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