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PYE 825Y

1983 BMW R80

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,391 mi
Last recorded3,391 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 825Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 3,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 3,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 3,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 1,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 1,128 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,994 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 2,994 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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PYE 825Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYE 825Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYE 825Y registered?

PYE 825Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is PYE 825Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 825Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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