{"id":149,"date":"2026-09-26T23:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T22:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/?page_id=149"},"modified":"2026-09-29T04:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T03:13:37","slug":"do-you-think-this-bmw-r80-is-in-poor-condition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/?page_id=149","title":{"rendered":"Do you think this BMW R80 is in poor condition?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Andy Marcroft&#8217;s accomplices in the Tonbridge motorcycle trade say this<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>BMW R80<\/strong> <strong>is &#8220;in poor condition&#8221; &amp; only worth \u00a3400. <\/strong> <strong>Do you agree?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160012.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andy tells me this bike is only worth \u00a3150 scrap value. *<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Examine the photographs below closely, and then we will discuss both the market value for BMW R80 motorcycles, as evidence by recent Ebay and Marketplace sold items etc, but also the resale value of the motorcycle, if it was broken for spare parts &#8230; <strong>after being stolen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>BMW R80 Police Petrol Tank sold for <strong>\u00a3362.68<\/strong> on 10 Sep 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Stainless Steel Exhaust Silencers  sold for <strong>\u00a3102.76<\/strong> on 18 Aug 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Boxer Twin 1979 Engine sold for <strong>\u00a3409.60<\/strong> on 19 Aug 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW Bing Carb Carburettor sold for <strong>\u00a3179.99<\/strong> on 22 Jul 2026 (= <strong>\u00a3359.98 <\/strong>for two)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW Airhead R80 Dual Seat sold for <strong>\u00a3182.70<\/strong> on 8 Aug 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Spoke Front Wheel sold for <strong>\u00a3255.50<\/strong> on 25 Aug 2026 (= <strong>\u00a3510<\/strong> for two)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Headlight and Indicators sold for <strong>\u00a3146.30<\/strong> on 6 Sep 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Speedometer, Bracket and Instruments sold for <strong>\u00a3102.00<\/strong> on 6 Sep 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW RS Fairing sold for <strong>\u00a3104.70<\/strong> on 13 Jul 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R-series Frame 1978 sold for <strong>\u00a3225.00<\/strong> on 25 Jul 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Front Forks Complete sold for <strong>\u00a3225.02<\/strong> on 13 Aug 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Front Mudguard sold for <strong>\u00a345.45<\/strong> on 20 Sep 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Rear Mudguard sold for <strong>\u00a335.12<\/strong> on 14 Aug 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R100RS 22mm Handlebar sold for <strong>\u00a359.90<\/strong> on 5 Jul 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Handlebar Switch Left sold for <strong>\u00a398.14<\/strong> on 23 Jul 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BMW R80 Throttle Assembly sold for <strong>\u00a3125.00<\/strong> on 2 Sep 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Running total = \u00a33,095.32 <\/strong>(incomplete bike)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet two BMW experts and a classic motorcycle expert think it&#8217;s only worth about \u00a3400. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>That&#8217;s a 750% profit already! &#8230; Nice work if you can nick it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming soon: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/\">Who are Andy&#8217;s accomplices in the Tonbridge Kent motorcycle trade, what did they say, and how<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/\">did the accountant even get involved? <\/a> <\/strong>(link).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160011.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l160010.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16009.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16008.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16007.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16006-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16006-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16006-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16006-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16006.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16005-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16005-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16005-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16005-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16005.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16004.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16003.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l16002.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/s-l1600.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>* \u00a3150 being Andy&#8217;s accomplice&#8217;s estimate of its scrap value of \u00a3400, minus the value of brand new spares parts that were left with the vehicle to be fited.<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andy Marcroft&#8217;s accomplices in the Tonbridge motorcycle trade say this BMW R80 is &#8220;in poor condition&#8221; &amp; only worth \u00a3400. Do you agree? Examine the photographs below closely, and then we will discuss both the market value for BMW R80 motorcycles, as evidence by recent Ebay and Marketplace sold items etc, but also the resale &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/?page_id=149\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Do you think this BMW R80 is in poor condition?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=149"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232,"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/149\/revisions\/232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andy-marcroft-motorcycle-mechanic.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}