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ECF 471V

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,014 mi
Last recorded43,014 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECF 471V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear arm grease cap missing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,014 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,015 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 39,009 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,974 miles

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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ECF 471V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 ECF 471V, 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 46 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 ECF 471V?

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What year was ECF 471V registered?

ECF 471V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 16 January 1980.

Is ECF 471V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECF 471V 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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