MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear swing arm has slight corrosion
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DAB 843W is a 1981 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 DAB 843W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DAB 843W registered?
DAB 843W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is DAB 843W safe to buy?
The MOT history for DAB 843W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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