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P115 OSG

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 OSG
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,663 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 51,651 miles

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 48,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,510 miles

n/s/r footrest has weld repair

Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,965 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,954 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,878 miles

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

handle bars slightly bent

slight play in top head bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 36,960 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,084 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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P115 OSG is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 26,358 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 F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P115 OSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P115 OSG registered?

P115 OSG is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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