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YRF 725S

1978 BMW R80

White Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,233 mi
Last recorded42,233 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R8040,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 725S
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 41,844 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,151 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2013 16,146 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 16,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 16,133 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 6,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 23 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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YRF 725S is a 1978 BMW R80 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRF 725S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YRF 725S?

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What year was YRF 725S registered?

YRF 725S is a 1978 BMW R80, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is YRF 725S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRF 725S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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