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C443 WVT

1986 BMW R80

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,214 mi
Last recorded9,214 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R8036,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 WVT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 9,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 5,599 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 5,599 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 2,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 653 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 606 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 30 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,385 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

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

drive shaft is slightly rough

Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,785 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

drive shaft is slightly rough

sidecar tyre has slight crazing

Pass 25 May 2012 15,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 13,823 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 13,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,272 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 13,264 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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C443 WVT is a 1986 BMW R80 in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C443 WVT, 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 C443 WVT registered?

C443 WVT is a 1986 BMW R80, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C443 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C443 WVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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