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KHL 359W

1981 BMW R80

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86 mi
Last recorded86 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHL 359W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 86 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,818 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,808 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 51,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,772 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,770 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 May 2011 51,446 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,542 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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KHL 359W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 KHL 359W, 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 45 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 KHL 359W registered?

KHL 359W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is KHL 359W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHL 359W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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