MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
noise from rear wheel when spun, could be from transmission as prop driven
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
cracks in rear tyre.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
rear tyre starting to crack
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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E479 SAF is a 1988 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
Across all 1988 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 38,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 E479 SAF, 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 38 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E479 SAF registered?
E479 SAF is a 1988 BMW R80, first registered on 24 May 1988.
Is E479 SAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E479 SAF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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