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B888 VTC

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,465 mi
Last recorded33,465 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 VTC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,465 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 30,520 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 30,520 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,139 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 29,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,326 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 26,877 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 26,114 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 25,572 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,767 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 24,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 24,708 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 May 2006 24,491 miles

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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B888 VTC is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B888 VTC, 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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What year was B888 VTC registered?

B888 VTC is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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