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D26 HYT

1987 BMW R80

White Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,456 mi
Last recorded63,456 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 HYT
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 63,123 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 56,815 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play adjusted tapered bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,083 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,596 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 52,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 51,236 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 51,236 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2005 49,897 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2005 49,897 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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D26 HYT is a 1987 BMW R80 in White with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1987 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 43,870 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 D26 HYT, 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 39 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 D26 HYT registered?

D26 HYT is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 8 July 1987.

Is D26 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 HYT 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.

Does D26 HYT have outstanding finance?

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