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LGY 383W

1980 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,160 mi
Last recorded2,160 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 BMW R8037,283 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGY 383W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 2,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 1,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 873 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses mountings in poor condition

rear seat mounting in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,768 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,998 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,625 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 59,839 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,839 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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LGY 383W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 LGY 383W, 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 46 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 LGY 383W registered?

LGY 383W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is LGY 383W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGY 383W shows 10 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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