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P26 GTF

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,334 mi
Last recorded54,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,247 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 50,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 44,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 41,059 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 37,753 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,320 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 31,317 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,037 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

small dent n/s front wheel rim

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,189 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,486 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 22,131 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,346 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 13,520 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,088 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2005 10,616 miles

Rear 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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P26 GTF is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P26 GTF, 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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P26 GTF is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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