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B836 YGK

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,685 mi
Last recorded60,685 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB836 YGK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 58,106 miles

Headlamp bracket cracked.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 52,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,946 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,779 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 57,212 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,583 miles

Oil leak ()

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 43,535 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,591 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,591 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,806 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 39,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,951 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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B836 YGK is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B836 YGK, 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

How do I check the history of B836 YGK?

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What year was B836 YGK registered?

B836 YGK is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 21 August 1984.

Is B836 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B836 YGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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