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GAV 653W

1980 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,413 mi
Last recorded11,413 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAV 653W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 11,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear stop light inoperative.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear stop light inoperative.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 12,628 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,633 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 12,633 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,974 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2006 1,627 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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GAV 653W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAV 653W, 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

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What year was GAV 653W registered?

GAV 653W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GAV 653W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAV 653W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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