MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake light does not illuminate when front brake is applied
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Advise stop light not working from front brake lever
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)
Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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OEU 847Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 OEU 847Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was OEU 847Y registered?
OEU 847Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 28 May 1983.
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