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FUG 653Y

1983 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,351 mi
Last recorded28,351 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R8041,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUG 653Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 28,351 miles

steering slightly tight

Pass 27 May 2022 28,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 28,328 miles

steering stiff

Pass 18 May 2019 28,326 miles

steering stiff

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,220 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,982 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,758 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 26,375 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,375 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,647 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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FUG 653Y is a 1983 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1983 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 41,105 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 FUG 653Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FUG 653Y registered?

FUG 653Y is a 1983 BMW R80, first registered on 12 January 1983.

Is FUG 653Y safe to buy?

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