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P764 MRF

1997 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,587 mi
Last recorded34,587 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW R85036,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 MRF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,587 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,587 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,048 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Rear paralever (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,258 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 31,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,137 miles

Front brake master cylinder starting to corode damaging the seal. †Not leaking yet.

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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P764 MRF is a 1997 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P764 MRF, 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 P764 MRF registered?

P764 MRF is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P764 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P764 MRF shows 12 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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