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S927 KDP

1998 BMW R850

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,823 mi
Last recorded18,823 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW R85029,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 18,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 18,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 16,872 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 15,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 13,417 miles

Front wheel slightly out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 13,164 miles

Rear slight oil leak at drive unit gaiter

Pass 1 Nov 2017 12,416 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,506 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 10,812 miles

number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Oct 2014 10,808 miles

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

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

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,226 miles

number plate delaminating

Fail 23 Oct 2013 10,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,031 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,459 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,771 miles

both tyres were underinflated

number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 4,986 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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S927 KDP is a 1998 BMW R850 in Green with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S927 KDP, 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 S927 KDP registered?

S927 KDP is a 1998 BMW R850, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S927 KDP safe to buy?

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