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C607 YWW

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,106 mi
Last recorded32,106 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC607 YWW
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 30,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,280 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))

rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 23,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 23,873 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,877 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,948 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting crack but not exposing cord

Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,077 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,454 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 14,989 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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C607 YWW is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C607 YWW, 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.

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What year was C607 YWW registered?

C607 YWW is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C607 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C607 YWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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