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DWL 748Y

1983 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWL 748Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 46,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 46,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,115 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencers corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 46,094 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,094 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Seals (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,064 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Both silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,822 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 45,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 45,771 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2013 45,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,229 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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DWL 748Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 DWL 748Y, 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 43 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 DWL 748Y registered?

DWL 748Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is DWL 748Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWL 748Y shows 14 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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