MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R80?
Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.
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YYX 79T is a 1979 BMW R80 in White with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 79T, 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 79T registered?
YYX 79T is a 1979 BMW R80, first registered on 12 January 1979.
Is YYX 79T safe to buy?
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