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HVV 706Y

1982 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVV 706Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,140 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 98,134 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock fouling on tank on left lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,986 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,968 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm bushes have excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks open (6.2.1f)

Front tyre slightly perished

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,678 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 95,661 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension swing arm is fouling on exhaust (2.4.A.3a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,245 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 94,564 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm of tyre below 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,454 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,181 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no tell main beam warning lamp on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,949 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,498 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,384 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,256 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,132 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 32,542 miles

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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HVV 706Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 HVV 706Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HVV 706Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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