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R168 RRD

1998 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,596 mi
Last recorded48,596 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 RRD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 48,596 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 48,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,220 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No rear footrest fitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,219 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

No rear footrest fitted

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,184 miles

Slight tide mark of oil on left fork leg,will need new seal soon.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,184 miles

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

Slight tide mark of oil on left fork leg,will need new seal soon.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,379 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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R168 RRD is a 1998 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 25,195 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 R168 RRD, 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 28 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R168 RRD is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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