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C783 MRD

1985 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 BMW R8040,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 MRD
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,393 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 69,414 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,414 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,300 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,140 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust silencers cracked & blowing. (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,225 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,225 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,165 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 68,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,866 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,855 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,632 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,117 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,117 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,372 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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C783 MRD is a 1985 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C783 MRD, 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 C783 MRD registered?

C783 MRD is a 1985 BMW R80, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C783 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C783 MRD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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