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S754 CFC

1998 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,406 mi
Last recorded39,406 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 CFC
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 39,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 29,887 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 26,403 miles

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,734 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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S754 CFC is a 1998 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S754 CFC, 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 S754 CFC registered?

S754 CFC is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S754 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 CFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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