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B620 YHS

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,716 mi
Last recorded36,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB620 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,716 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 36,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,523 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 36,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 35,909 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,687 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,514 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 34,090 miles

Small type plate fitted.

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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B620 YHS is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B620 YHS, 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 B620 YHS registered?

B620 YHS is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 20 September 1984.

Is B620 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B620 YHS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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