MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,729 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Horn emits 2 or more alternating tones (1.7.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)
Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW R45?
Based on 2,326 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HKY 801W is a 1980 BMW R45 in Green with a 473cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1980 BMW R45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 33,809 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 R45 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKY 801W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R45 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HKY 801W registered?
HKY 801W is a 1980 BMW R45, first registered on 8 August 1980.
Is HKY 801W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HKY 801W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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