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FBT 268S

1978 BMW R80

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,917 mi
Last recorded68,917 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 268S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 68,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,785 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,785 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,277 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,718 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2005

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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FBT 268S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 FBT 268S, 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 48 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 FBT 268S?

You can check the full history of FBT 268S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FBT 268S registered?

FBT 268S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is FBT 268S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBT 268S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FBT 268S have outstanding finance?

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