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B917 BRP

1984 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,356 mi
Last recorded27,356 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB917 BRP
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 27,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,572 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,297 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,492 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 75,034 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 72,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,268 miles

front stop light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,816 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,670 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2006 52,488 miles

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

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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B917 BRP is a 1984 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B917 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 B917 BRP registered?

B917 BRP is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is B917 BRP safe to buy?

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