MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlight bracket corroded
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Centre stand corroded
Gear lever pivot worn
Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Slight bind on rear brake
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Fuel tank corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Fuel tank corroded.
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VRC 970S is a 1977 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1977 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 32,446 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 VRC 970S, 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 49 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VRC 970S registered?
VRC 970S is a 1977 BMW R80, first registered on 3 November 1977.
Is VRC 970S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRC 970S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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