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C317 JPU

1986 BMW R80

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,755 mi
Last recorded25,755 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC317 JPU
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 25,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 25,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 25,184 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 24,376 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 24,064 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,404 miles

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

Rear tire slightly perished

Fail 2 Oct 2015 22,404 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear tire slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,820 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2013 20,960 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 20,161 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,787 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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C317 JPU is a 1986 BMW R80 in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C317 JPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C317 JPU registered?

C317 JPU is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C317 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C317 JPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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