MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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YYX 198T is a 1979 BMW R80 in White with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YYX 198T, 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.
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What year was YYX 198T registered?
YYX 198T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 19 June 1979.
Is YYX 198T safe to buy?
The MOT history for YYX 198T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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