MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre lots of small cuts in tread
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
rear tyre lots of small cuts in tread
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)
rear drive shaft has loose bearing but can be adjusted
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N49 SPR is a 1996 BMW R850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1996 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 37,347 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 N49 SPR, 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 30 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N49 SPR registered?
N49 SPR is a 1996 BMW R850, first registered on 7 June 1996.
Is N49 SPR safe to buy?
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