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T120 YAW

1999 BMW R850

Maroon Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,073 mi
Last recorded16,073 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 YAW
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 15,614 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 15,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 15,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 15,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 15,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 15,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 14,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,806 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 10,487 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 10,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 5,491 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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T120 YAW is a 1999 BMW R850 in Maroon with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 30,046 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 T120 YAW, 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 27 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 T120 YAW registered?

T120 YAW is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T120 YAW safe to buy?

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