MOT Status
ValidMileage
16,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Gear lever pivot worn
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak from oil drain plug
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on nearside (2.4 (a))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tank support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play detected in rear wheel
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
rear brake slightly binding
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
steering damper rod/seal damp
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S779 JNW is a 1998 BMW R850 in Silver with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 S779 JNW, 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 S779 JNW registered?
S779 JNW is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S779 JNW safe to buy?
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