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YFP 717Y

1982 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

223 mi
Last recorded223 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R8039,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFP 717Y
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021
Pass 3 May 2019 889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29 miles

regularly check nut on lower rear shock mounting for tightness.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 12 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

regularly check nut on lower rear shock mounting for tightness.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,970 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 70,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,945 miles

off side rear indicator slightly loose

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,689 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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YFP 717Y is a 1982 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YFP 717Y, 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

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What year was YFP 717Y registered?

YFP 717Y is a 1982 BMW R80, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is YFP 717Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFP 717Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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