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C55 YAH

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,284 mi
Last recorded60,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC55 YAH
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 60,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 57,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 54,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,791 miles

Nearside wires chafing on fuel tank

Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 47,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,839 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 86,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 81,649 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 19 Jun 2010 74,412 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,633 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 59,616 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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C55 YAH is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1985 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 40,822 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 C55 YAH, 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 41 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 C55 YAH registered?

C55 YAH is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C55 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C55 YAH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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