MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F980 CEA is a 1989 BMW R Series in White with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1989 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 39,030 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F980 CEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 37 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of F980 CEA?
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What year was F980 CEA registered?
F980 CEA is a 1989 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F980 CEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F980 CEA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F980 CEA have outstanding finance?
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