MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front brake hoses long.
Front brake pads low.
Rear tyre on limit.
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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FJF 431V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 FJF 431V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FJF 431V registered?
FJF 431V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 16 August 1979.
Is FJF 431V safe to buy?
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