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YOJ 87T

1979 BMW R80

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,818 mi
Last recorded1,818 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOJ 87T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 1,818 miles

Both front and rear tyres are 'Square Master' type - designed for side-car use. Not the best for handling solo.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 1,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high kicker to the right (European driving lamp) (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock Head bearing adjustment too tight (2.1.4 (c))

Both front and rear tyres are 'Square Master' type - designed for side-car use. Not the best for handling solo.

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 560 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 348 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 10 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 12 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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YOJ 87T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 44,863 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 YOJ 87T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOJ 87T registered?

YOJ 87T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is YOJ 87T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOJ 87T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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