MOT Status
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103,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake pedal travel
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
front ball joint dust cover damaged
front flexi brake hose perished
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component ball joint loose (2.3.4)
front ball joint dust cover damaged
front flexi brake hose perished
rear brake pedal travel
Front brakes dragging
Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion yoke (2.3.8)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
ns mirror cracked
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
N/S/F mirror cracked
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
near side mirror cracked
Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
near side mirror cracked
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P749 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 P749 GTF, 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.
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What year was P749 GTF registered?
P749 GTF is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P749 GTF safe to buy?
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