MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R850?
Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y285 YBK is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 Y285 YBK, 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 Y285 YBK registered?
Y285 YBK is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 1 May 2001.
Is Y285 YBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y285 YBK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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