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TSG 681Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,337 mi
Last recorded32,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSG 681Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,337 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 32,337 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,667 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,216 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 31,216 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,453 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,821 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 29,821 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 29,382 miles

THE STOP LAMP DOES NOT WORK BY THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER

Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,254 miles

front brake light inoprative

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,466 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,108 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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TSG 681Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TSG 681Y, 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 TSG 681Y registered?

TSG 681Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is TSG 681Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSG 681Y shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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