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JYG 399V

1979 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,211 mi
Last recorded60,211 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYG 399V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,843 miles

Drive system gater perrished/cracked

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

Seat securing device faulty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 59,548 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 59,548 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,135 miles

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

horn not very loud but can be heard

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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JYG 399V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 JYG 399V, 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 47 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 JYG 399V registered?

JYG 399V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 11 September 1979.

Is JYG 399V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYG 399V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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