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SRD 597Y

1982 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRD 597Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,493 miles

indicator switch faulty

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 84,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,602 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,089 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 83,406 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 83,406 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 82,449 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 82,449 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 74,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 69,441 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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SRD 597Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1982 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,848 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 SRD 597Y, 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 44 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRD 597Y?

You can check the full history of SRD 597Y by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SRD 597Y registered?

SRD 597Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is SRD 597Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRD 597Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRD 597Y have outstanding finance?

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