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OKA 623S

1978 BMW R80

White Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21 mi
Last recorded21 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKA 623S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 21 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,661 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,618 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 82,381 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 78,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,874 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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OKA 623S is a 1978 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 OKA 623S, 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 48 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 OKA 623S?

You can check the full history of OKA 623S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OKA 623S registered?

OKA 623S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is OKA 623S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKA 623S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OKA 623S have outstanding finance?

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