MOT Status
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58,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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EOV 797V is a 1980 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 EOV 797V, 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.
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What year was EOV 797V registered?
EOV 797V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 4 June 1980.
Is EOV 797V safe to buy?
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