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YYX 212T

1979 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,958 mi
Last recorded70,958 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 BMW R8044,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYX 212T
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 70,946 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil excessive leaking to the nearside fork seal contaminating break caliper and disc (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired Rear light not working and can not remove lens cover (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014
Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,583 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,651 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,538 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 48,805 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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YYX 212T is a 1979 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YYX 212T, 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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YYX 212T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 5 July 1979.

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