MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively suspention arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
dash lights illuminate when steering turned from lock to lock
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
dash lights illuminate when steering turned from lock to lock
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T970 CGT is a 1999 BMW R850 in Grey with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1999 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,046 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 T970 CGT, 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 27 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T970 CGT registered?
T970 CGT is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 2 March 1999.
Is T970 CGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for T970 CGT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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