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YTD 5V

1979 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,642 mi
Last recorded24,642 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTD 5V
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 24,642 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,594 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,501 miles

Front Slight notch evident with steering bearings.

Nearside Front Lower Slight surface corrosion to brake pipe to caliper

Fail 25 Mar 2017 24,487 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to caliper (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,466 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 24,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,059 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,060 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 22,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 21,453 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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YTD 5V is a 1979 BMW R80 in Blue with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTD 5V, 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 YTD 5V registered?

YTD 5V is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is YTD 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTD 5V shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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