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T461 KAU

1999 BMW R850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,415 mi
Last recorded21,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW R85030,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT461 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 21,415 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 21,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 21,381 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 21,372 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 21,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,658 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 19,637 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front fork seal leaking

Rear paralever bearings have slight play

Pass 16 May 2017 19,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 19,282 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 14,911 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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T461 KAU is a 1999 BMW R850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T461 KAU, 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.

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What year was T461 KAU registered?

T461 KAU is a 1999 BMW R850, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T461 KAU safe to buy?

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