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Y393 RDF

2001 BMW R850

Cream Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY393 RDF
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 62,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 57,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 56,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 52,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,388 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 110/80-ZR18 Rd 3 Worn down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 46,538 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 39,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,644 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 30,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,714 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,367 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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Y393 RDF is a 2001 BMW R850 in Cream with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 Y393 RDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y393 RDF registered?

Y393 RDF is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y393 RDF safe to buy?

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