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B781 VKK

1984 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,025 mi
Last recorded15,025 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 BMW R8038,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 15,025 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 12,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 9,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 6,509 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 5,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 541 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 6,476 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 6,442 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 3,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 32,658 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2015
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,874 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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B781 VKK is a 1984 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 38,602 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 B781 VKK, 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 42 years old, this BMW R80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B781 VKK registered?

B781 VKK is a 1984 BMW R80, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is B781 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B781 VKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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