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MF08 YYV

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,185 mi
Last recorded53,185 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YYV
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,185 miles

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 53,185 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 44,264 miles

Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside hand guard loose

Oil on top of offside fork leg

Rear Rear tyre been plugged twice

Wrong EU Category, says M1, should be L3

Oil on offside engine casing and under sump

Fail 8 May 2025 44,228 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside hand guard loose

Oil on top of offside fork leg

Rear Rear tyre been plugged twice

Wrong EU Category, says M1, should be L3

Nearside Rear Chain adjuster broken

Oil on offside engine casing and under sump

Pass 2 May 2024 38,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 33,562 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 23,294 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 23,287 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 23,102 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2014 23,032 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,022 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 May 2012 21,580 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,517 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
Full BMW F 650 Gs reliability report

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MF08 YYV is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF08 YYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF08 YYV is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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