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DFE 41T

1978 BMW R80

Green Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,707 mi
Last recorded38,707 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFE 41T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,707 miles

play in sidecar suspension pivot braring

Fail 5 Oct 2005 63,219 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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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DFE 41T is a 1978 BMW R80 in Green with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 DFE 41T, 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 48 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 DFE 41T?

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What year was DFE 41T registered?

DFE 41T is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DFE 41T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFE 41T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFE 41T have outstanding finance?

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