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B597 EDP

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 EDP
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2022

Central Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,200 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 67,042 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,576 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,138 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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B597 EDP is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 B597 EDP, 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 42 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 B597 EDP registered?

B597 EDP is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B597 EDP safe to buy?

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