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VJV 80V

1979 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,451 mi
Last recorded84,451 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJV 80V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,451 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,899 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 83,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,060 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,060 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,616 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 82,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,433 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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VJV 80V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Silver with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJV 80V, 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 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VJV 80V?

You can check the full history of VJV 80V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VJV 80V registered?

VJV 80V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is VJV 80V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJV 80V shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJV 80V have outstanding finance?

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