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CYW 602V

1980 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 602V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,759 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 97,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 97,130 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

in my opinion due to binding brake and insecure master cyl this should not be driven home

Pass 12 Jul 2007 97,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 95,534 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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CYW 602V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 CYW 602V, 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 46 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 CYW 602V registered?

CYW 602V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is CYW 602V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYW 602V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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