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YG58 EMJ

2008 BMW F800GS

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW F800GS20,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelF800GS
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 20,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 18,608 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,106 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 13,106 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 9,308 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 9,308 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 4,130 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW F800GS?

Based on 2,325 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,281
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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YG58 EMJ is a 2008 BMW F800GS in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 20,352 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 F800GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG58 EMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800GS typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG58 EMJ registered?

YG58 EMJ is a 2008 BMW F800GS, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is YG58 EMJ safe to buy?

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