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YHH 22Y

1983 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,733 mi
Last recorded43,733 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHH 22Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 4,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,612 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,956 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,890 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,890 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 41,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,845 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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YHH 22Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 YHH 22Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHH 22Y registered?

YHH 22Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is YHH 22Y safe to buy?

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