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EOV 797V

1980 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,751 mi
Last recorded58,751 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOV 797V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 58,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,480 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 58,480 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,595 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 56,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,277 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,179 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,127 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 56,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 56,092 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 55,961 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,602 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EOV 797V?

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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?

The MOT history for EOV 797V shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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