MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
f/brake disks worn
headlamp poorly mounted
seat poorly mounted
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
seat poorly mounted
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VGT 859W is a 1981 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VGT 859W, 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.
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What year was VGT 859W registered?
VGT 859W is a 1981 BMW R80, first registered on 28 March 1981.
Is VGT 859W safe to buy?
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