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KWY 601V

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWY 601V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,355 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,348 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,568 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,538 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,538 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 May 2009 54,075 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 54,049 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,323 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 50,682 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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KWY 601V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KWY 601V, 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 KWY 601V registered?

KWY 601V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 17 December 1979.

Is KWY 601V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWY 601V shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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