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KUA 984V

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,624 mi
Last recorded9,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUA 984V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2019 9,624 miles

Rear Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Switch faulty! (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with the tail light on! (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 9,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Covered in fork oil! (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre perishing all over !

Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre wall is showing signs of cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,944 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front brake upper rigid brake pipes not secured to the frame but not likly to fowl or chafe.

rear tyre shows light rubbing contact with mudguard on full suspension travel.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,944 miles

front brake upper rigid brake pipes not secured to the frame but not likly to fowl or chafe.

rear tyre shows light rubbing contact with mudguard on full suspension travel.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,661 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 24,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,513 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 24,513 miles

Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2005 24,094 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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KUA 984V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KUA 984V, 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 KUA 984V registered?

KUA 984V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is KUA 984V safe to buy?

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