MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake binding but not excessively both brakes sticking slightly due to lack of use (1.2.1 (f))
slight weep from the left hand fork seal
Brake binding but not excessively both brakes sticking slightly due to lack of use (1.2.1 (f))
slight weep from the left hand fork seal
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released lever was sticking due to lack of use (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Central Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Front suspension assembly component loose ball joint on lower yoke (2.3.1)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
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P791 WYG is a 1997 BMW R850 in Blue with a 848cc 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 P791 WYG, 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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P791 WYG is a 1997 BMW R850, first registered on 2 May 1997.
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