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D330 KUG

1987 BMW R80

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

1,891 mi
Last recorded1,891 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD330 KUG
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 1,891 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 1,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 1,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 1,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 995 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 105 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 22,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 22,284 miles

All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned all indicator heads insecure / spinning round. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement front brake lever not returning, causing brake light to stay on. (1.1.15 (e))

Central Fuel tank insecure loose mounted @ rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre is unsuitable front tyre is "TUBE TYPE FITMENT ONLY" (5.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements intermitent tone (7.7 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 22,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 22,190 miles

Rear Outer Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 22,194 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 21,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,672 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 21,220 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 21,040 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,046 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,043 miles

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

Inner Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Outer Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,095 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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D330 KUG is a 1987 BMW R80 in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D330 KUG, 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.

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D330 KUG is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 17 June 1987.

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