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S780 WWP

1998 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,343 mi
Last recorded4,343 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 WWP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 4,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 3,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 3,844 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 3,808 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 3,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 3,699 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 3,679 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 3,657 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 3,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 3,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 3,443 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 3,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,714 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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S780 WWP is a 1998 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S780 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S780 WWP?

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What year was S780 WWP registered?

S780 WWP is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S780 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 WWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S780 WWP have outstanding finance?

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