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AEU 743V

1979 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEU 743V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 2,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 2,126 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017
Fail 14 Oct 2017

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play off side swingarm bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,655 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,102 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,058 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,425 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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AEU 743V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Grey with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 AEU 743V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AEU 743V?

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What year was AEU 743V registered?

AEU 743V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is AEU 743V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEU 743V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEU 743V have outstanding finance?

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