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S428 KRB

1998 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,827 mi
Last recorded35,827 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 KRB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 35,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 35,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 35,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 35,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,879 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,539 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,234 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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S428 KRB is a 1998 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S428 KRB, 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 S428 KRB registered?

S428 KRB is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S428 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 KRB 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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