MOT Status
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3,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced handle bar mounting slightly corroeded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear light unit loose on mountings
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)
Centre Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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L397 MET is a 1993 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 L397 MET, 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 L397 MET registered?
L397 MET is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 21 December 1993.
Is L397 MET safe to buy?
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