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R566 YPO

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,403 mi
Last recorded23,403 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 YPO
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 23,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 19,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 14,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 6,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 4,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 4,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 4,733 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 4,733 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 4,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 4,558 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 4,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 4,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,482 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,420 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 4,245 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 4,076 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 4,076 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,656 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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R566 YPO is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R566 YPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R566 YPO registered?

R566 YPO is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R566 YPO safe to buy?

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