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C107 EHW

1986 BMW R80

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,687 mi
Last recorded2,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC107 EHW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 2,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 2,687 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Front hose routed badly could hit front tyre on lock when riding (1.1.21 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Grill on headlight, headlight is very dirty so no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 2,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 1,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 8,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,105 miles

Head bearings are stiff

Left hand swing arm bearing has slight free play

Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,056 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Head bearings are stiff

Left hand swing arm bearing has slight free play

Pass 27 May 2017 37,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 33,945 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2009 89,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 89,849 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,243 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 79,144 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,780 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,888 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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C107 EHW is a 1986 BMW R80 in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 36,480 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 C107 EHW, 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 40 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C107 EHW registered?

C107 EHW is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C107 EHW safe to buy?

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