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Y663 UGW

2001 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

15,708 mi
Last recorded15,708 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,708 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

right hand dip headlamp fitted. deflector fitted for mot test

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,401 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 13,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 1,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,242 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front brake sticking on slightly

seat slightly insecure

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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Y663 UGW is a 2001 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc 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 Y663 UGW, 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 Y663 UGW registered?

Y663 UGW is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y663 UGW safe to buy?

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