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GGS 156Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,764 mi
Last recorded52,764 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGS 156Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,791 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,728 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,610 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,419 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 47,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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GGS 156Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGS 156Y, 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 43 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 GGS 156Y?

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What year was GGS 156Y registered?

GGS 156Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is GGS 156Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGS 156Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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