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JKE 76Y

1983 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 76Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,415 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,811 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,285 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,285 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,565 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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JKE 76Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JKE 76Y, 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

How do I check the history of JKE 76Y?

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What year was JKE 76Y registered?

JKE 76Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is JKE 76Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKE 76Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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