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SLH 414W

1981 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,158 mi
Last recorded82,158 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1981 BMW R8026,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 414W
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2006 82,158 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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SLH 414W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 26,372 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 SLH 414W, 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 45 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 SLH 414W registered?

SLH 414W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is SLH 414W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLH 414W shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLH 414W have outstanding finance?

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