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B735 TRV

1984 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

12,003 mi
Last recorded12,003 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB735 TRV
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 12,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 12,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 11,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 10,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 10,802 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 10,794 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear tyre just starting to perish.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 10,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 10,100 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,713 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 8,758 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,201 miles

advise, corrosion evident on swinging arm.

advise, gear lever very worn.

advise, rear shock damping very soft in operation.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,831 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 2,660 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 2,660 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 670 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 96,985 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2005 96,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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B735 TRV is a 1984 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B735 TRV, 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.

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B735 TRV is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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