MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front suspension assembly component loose Fork brace between shockabsorbers (2.3.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HCG 343S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 HCG 343S, 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 48 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HCG 343S registered?
HCG 343S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 28 March 1978.
Is HCG 343S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCG 343S shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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