MOT Status
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276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
centre stand poorly supported
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Center stand poorly supported
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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XAR 818S is a 1978 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 XAR 818S, 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.
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What year was XAR 818S registered?
XAR 818S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 15 May 1978.
Is XAR 818S safe to buy?
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