MOT Status
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35,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front rear (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A78 KBV is a 1983 BMW R80 in Bronze with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 A78 KBV, 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.
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What year was A78 KBV registered?
A78 KBV is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 November 1983.
Is A78 KBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A78 KBV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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