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P292 DUY

1997 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,645 mi
Last recorded42,645 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW R Series39,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 DUY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 42,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 42,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 40,949 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 40,938 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Mar 2012 38,323 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

the top yoke bushes have slight movement but i think this is due to the manufacturers design for this machine.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,630 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,630 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,488 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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P292 DUY is a 1997 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 39,828 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P292 DUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 29 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P292 DUY registered?

P292 DUY is a 1997 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P292 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P292 DUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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