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P893 TGD

1996 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,950 mi
Last recorded30,950 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW F65028,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 TGD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 30,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 26,739 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2013 26,739 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,165 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,280 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,164 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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P893 TGD is a 1996 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 28,063 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 P893 TGD, 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 30 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P893 TGD is a 1996 BMW F650, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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