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B901 BRP

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 BRP
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,458 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 77,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,495 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,487 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,849 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 69,845 miles

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

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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B901 BRP is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B901 BRP, 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 B901 BRP registered?

B901 BRP is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B901 BRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 BRP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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