MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
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)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
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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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