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A41 VMG

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,888 mi
Last recorded77,888 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA41 VMG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 77,888 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,887 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,887 miles

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,267 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,264 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 75,372 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 75,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2006 72,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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A41 VMG is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 A41 VMG, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A41 VMG registered?

A41 VMG is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 2 August 1983.

Is A41 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A41 VMG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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