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GVO 741V

1980 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 741V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,109 miles

ehaust blowing from front

front brake travel borderline

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,828 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,744 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,735 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 27,018 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 27,018 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GVO 741V is a 1980 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVO 741V, 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 GVO 741V registered?

GVO 741V is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 18 April 1980.

Is GVO 741V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 741V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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