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P451 MOW

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,222 mi
Last recorded23,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 MOW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 23,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 21,623 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 20,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 20,435 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 20,427 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible l.e.d bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

front wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind.

Fail 19 Sep 2020 20,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,650 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 19,270 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,717 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,709 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,229 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,774 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 17,769 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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P451 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P451 MOW, 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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P451 MOW is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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