MOT Status
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24,328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swingarm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ***close to failure*** (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play paralever bearings (5.3.3 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
final drive oil leak
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play final drive pivot bearing has play - advice: excessive play for service limits - advise immediate replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
front suspension ball joint cover split
steering damper movement damping washer split
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
front suspension ball joint cover split
oil level low
steering damper movement damping washer split
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
oil leakage at rear drive unit
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R709 KGF is a 1998 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc 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 R709 KGF, 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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R709 KGF is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R709 KGF safe to buy?
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