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E763 JHP

1987 BMW R80

Green Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,911 mi
Last recorded55,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 BMW R8043,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE763 JHP
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 55,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside foot rest rubber missing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside foot rest rubber missing

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside FOOT REST RUBBER MISSING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,528 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 54,739 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 53,406 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,382 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,334 miles

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,966 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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E763 JHP is a 1987 BMW R80 in Green with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E763 JHP, 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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What year was E763 JHP registered?

E763 JHP is a 1987 BMW R80, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E763 JHP safe to buy?

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