MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
twist grip slow to return
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
side stand loose
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F470 RPO is a 1989 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 44,756 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 F470 RPO, 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 37 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F470 RPO registered?
F470 RPO is a 1989 BMW R80, first registered on 14 February 1989.
Is F470 RPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F470 RPO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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