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S778 WWP

1998 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,027 mi
Last recorded26,027 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 WWP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 26,027 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 26,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 25,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,716 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,112 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,868 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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S778 WWP is a 1998 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S778 WWP, 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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What year was S778 WWP registered?

S778 WWP is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S778 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S778 WWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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