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WVC 501S

1977 BMW R80

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,937 mi
Last recorded28,937 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 BMW R8032,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVC 501S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,688 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,598 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front forks covered by giators

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,598 miles

front forks covered by giators

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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WVC 501S is a 1977 BMW R80 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 WVC 501S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WVC 501S?

You can check the full history of WVC 501S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WVC 501S registered?

WVC 501S is a 1977 BMW R80, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is WVC 501S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVC 501S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVC 501S have outstanding finance?

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