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GNW 658T

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,394 mi
Last recorded89,394 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNW 658T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,394 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,442 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,657 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 77,645 miles

Inner Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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GNW 658T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNW 658T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNW 658T?

You can check the full history of GNW 658T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GNW 658T registered?

GNW 658T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is GNW 658T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNW 658T shows 5 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 GNW 658T have outstanding finance?

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