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KVW 780V

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 780V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 May 2010 85,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,589 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,589 miles

front tyre has small cracks in side wall but no cord or ply expoused

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,468 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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KVW 780V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVW 780V, 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

How do I check the history of KVW 780V?

You can check the full history of KVW 780V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KVW 780V registered?

KVW 780V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is KVW 780V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVW 780V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVW 780V have outstanding finance?

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