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RDE 180Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,577 mi
Last recorded21,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDE 180Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,025 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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RDE 180Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RDE 180Y, 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 RDE 180Y registered?

RDE 180Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is RDE 180Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDE 180Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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