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P679 YGF

1997 BMW R850

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,759 mi
Last recorded34,759 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 YGF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,694 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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P679 YGF is a 1997 BMW R850 in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P679 YGF, 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 P679 YGF registered?

P679 YGF is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P679 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P679 YGF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P679 YGF have outstanding finance?

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