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P749 GTF

1997 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,750 mi
Last recorded103,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 103,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,288 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,259 miles

Front brakes dragging

Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion yoke (2.3.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,252 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,228 miles

Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,228 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2012 101,315 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

ns mirror cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,913 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,984 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

near side mirror cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,345 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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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.

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