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L916 JFS

1993 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R8039,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL916 JFS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,225 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front some extra earth wires between front indicators and steering yoke. Not interfering with steering action.

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillion grab handle cracked, but still useable. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,104 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,808 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,356 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp aim slightly high

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,952 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,636 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 85,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 83,367 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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L916 JFS is a 1993 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L916 JFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L916 JFS registered?

L916 JFS is a 1993 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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