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HFC 921Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFC 921Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,645 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,180 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 78,856 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,956 miles

Oil leak

center stand very rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2013 77,956 miles

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

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

Oil leak

center stand very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,398 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,398 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,569 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leaking from sump plate,engine front cover and final drive.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,280 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,170 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front tyre has sidewall and trad area crazing due to age of tyre-almost seven years.

Left hand centre stand leg has vertical crack.

Slight oil leak from drive unit and middle gear case.

Slight oil weepage from motor sump and front engine covers.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 77,286 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Slight oil leak on drive unit and middle gear case.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,822 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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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HFC 921Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HFC 921Y, 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

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What year was HFC 921Y registered?

HFC 921Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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