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VHU 456T

1979 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,041 mi
Last recorded47,041 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 BMW R Series44,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHU 456T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,041 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

footrests worn

handgrips worn

Pass 14 Sep 2005 45,851 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

right hand switch gear loom seems to have a faulty connection causing the bike to cut out

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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VHU 456T is a 1979 BMW R Series in Red with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 44,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHU 456T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VHU 456T?

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What year was VHU 456T registered?

VHU 456T is a 1979 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 January 1979.

Is VHU 456T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHU 456T shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHU 456T have outstanding finance?

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