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K594 LOU

1992 BMW R80

Purple Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

1,202 mi
Last recorded1,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW R8039,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 LOU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 1,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022
Pass 12 Jun 2021
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,930 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,377 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 32,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,086 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 31,081 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,781 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 27,164 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,727 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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K594 LOU is a 1992 BMW R80 in Purple with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K594 LOU, 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.

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What year was K594 LOU registered?

K594 LOU is a 1992 BMW R80, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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