MOT Status
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43,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M78 MYF is a 1995 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1995 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,880 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M78 MYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M78 MYF registered?
M78 MYF is a 1995 BMW R850, first registered on 19 May 1995.
Is M78 MYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for M78 MYF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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