MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
front brake hose clip missing
Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
front brake hose clip missing
Battery insecure
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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XYV 899T is a 1978 BMW R80 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XYV 899T, 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 XYV 899T registered?
XYV 899T is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 16 August 1978.
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