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L757 AKO

1993 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL757 AKO
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,004 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 84,589 miles

None std rear indicators fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,589 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

None std rear indicators fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,806 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 76,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,815 miles

rear tyre badly perished and splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,328 miles

Gear box noisey

Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,282 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,882 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,893 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,935 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,719 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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L757 AKO is a 1993 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L757 AKO, 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 L757 AKO registered?

L757 AKO is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 25 August 1993.

Is L757 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L757 AKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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