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Y236 RJB

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,070 mi
Last recorded90,070 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 RJB
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 89,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,747 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,148 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,148 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,369 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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Y236 RJB is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 26,001 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 Y236 RJB, 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 25 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y236 RJB registered?

Y236 RJB is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y236 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y236 RJB shows 6 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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