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Y89 VSK

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,078 mi
Last recorded28,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 VSK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,078 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 28,070 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C.j joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 25,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 16,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 16,294 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,870 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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Y89 VSK is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y89 VSK, 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 Y89 VSK registered?

Y89 VSK is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y89 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y89 VSK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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