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MHW 966Y

1982 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 966Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,785 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 67,785 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,676 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear brake arm pivot worn

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,786 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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MHW 966Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 MHW 966Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHW 966Y registered?

MHW 966Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 3 November 1982.

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