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16,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 KgF (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10 KgF (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
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R491 YCC is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 29,296 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 R491 YCC, 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 28 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R491 YCC registered?
R491 YCC is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 11 July 1998.
Is R491 YCC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 YCC shows 18 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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