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GYO 500W

1980 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 980cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires20 Apr 2013

Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)

Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,483 mi

Last recorded55,483 miles

Recorded on21 Apr 2012

Typical for 1980 BMW R Series42,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 500W

MakeBMW

ModelR Series

Year1980

ColourGrey

Fuel typePetrol

Engine980cc

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MOT History

2 pass

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,483 miles

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,825 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%

Pass Rate

1,463

Miles/Year

Year Lifespan

25,486

On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532

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GYO 500W is a 1980 BMW R Series in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYO 500W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GYO 500W?

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What year was GYO 500W registered?

GYO 500W is a 1980 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is GYO 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 500W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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