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E617 EPF

1987 BMW R80

Red Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,842 mi
Last recorded4,842 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 EPF
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 4,842 miles

No lights fitted at time of test. Daytime use only.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 4,760 miles

No front fender fitted & lighting system masked. Daytime use only. Tyre pressures low.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,234 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 33,233 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016
Pass 8 May 2015

no front mudguard fitted at the time of test

no speedometer fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 May 2014
Pass 27 Apr 2013

no front mudguard fitted no indicators fitted no speedometer fitted

no indicators fitted

no speedometer fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012

no front mudguard fitted

no indicators fitted time of mot

Fail 30 Apr 2012

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

no front mudguard fitted

no indicators fitted time of mot

Pass 13 Nov 2010
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,417 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,417 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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E617 EPF is a 1987 BMW R80 in Red with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E617 EPF, 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 E617 EPF registered?

E617 EPF is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 27 October 1987.

Is E617 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E617 EPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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