MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside mirror missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
off side fork gaiter split
Clutch lever pivot worn.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front brake lever pivot worn.
Offside fork gaiter split.
Speedometer and rev counter face cracked.
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Clutch lever pivot worn.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front brake lever pivot worn.
Offside fork gaiter split.
Speedometer and rev counter face cracked.
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLF 971T is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 DLF 971T, 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.
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What year was DLF 971T registered?
DLF 971T is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 30 October 1978.
Is DLF 971T safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLF 971T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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