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WSP 395T

1978 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,466 mi
Last recorded66,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSP 395T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,466 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,252 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,836 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,664 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 52,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,164 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 44,704 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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WSP 395T is a 1978 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,096 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 WSP 395T, 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 48 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 WSP 395T?

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What year was WSP 395T registered?

WSP 395T is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WSP 395T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSP 395T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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