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RO51 RYA

2001 BMW R850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,400 mi
Last recorded86,400 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 RYA
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 84,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,143 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 71,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,134 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,286 miles

One exhaust bolt broken.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,629 miles

One exhaust bolt broken.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,146 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,571 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,890 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 51,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,185 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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RO51 RYA is a 2001 BMW R850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 26,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO51 RYA, 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 25 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 RO51 RYA registered?

RO51 RYA is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RO51 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 RYA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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