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B377 YUV

1985 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB377 YUV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,669 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,151 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Offside foot rest slight play.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,779 miles

Slight judder on front brake.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,706 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,706 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,852 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,771 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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B377 YUV is a 1985 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 B377 YUV, 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 41 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 B377 YUV?

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What year was B377 YUV registered?

B377 YUV is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B377 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B377 YUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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