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EJV 908Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,134 mi
Last recorded7,134 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJV 908Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 7,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 6,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 4,500 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 12 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 6 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Displaying Light to the side - Not Clearly giving an Indication Signal to the front of motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Indicators positioned too close to Brake Light / Sidelight - Not Clearly giving an Indication Signal to the front of motorcycle (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working When Rear Brake is Applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle Not Returning back to 'Idle speed position' when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 2 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,629 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,543 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,364 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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EJV 908Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJV 908Y, 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 EJV 908Y registered?

EJV 908Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is EJV 908Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJV 908Y shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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