MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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RVW 491W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1980 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 37,283 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 RVW 491W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RVW 491W?
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What year was RVW 491W registered?
RVW 491W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 19 August 1980.
Is RVW 491W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVW 491W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RVW 491W have outstanding finance?
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