MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,146 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
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Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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RVW 497W is a 1980 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 497W, 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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What year was RVW 497W registered?
RVW 497W is a 1980 BMW R80, first registered on 12 August 1980.
Is RVW 497W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RVW 497W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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