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P490 GAU

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

50,228 mi
Last recorded50,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,228 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 49,501 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 49,494 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 41,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,073 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 26,393 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 18,852 miles

rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,506 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 17,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,789 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 15,044 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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P490 GAU is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 36,749 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P490 GAU, 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 29 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 GAU registered?

P490 GAU is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P490 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 GAU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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