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P769 MRF

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,313 mi
Last recorded58,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 MRF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,313 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear swinging arm slightly stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,779 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,779 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,654 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,442 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 40,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,083 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,577 miles

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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P769 MRF is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P769 MRF, 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 P769 MRF registered?

P769 MRF is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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