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R340 VWL

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,970 mi
Last recorded34,970 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 34,970 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,740 miles

Inner Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 28,615 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,462 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2012 21,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 16,747 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Oil on rear tyre.

Pass 13 May 2011 16,747 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Oil on rear tyre.

Fail 8 May 2010 12,542 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

hand guards making contact with visor when steering turned onto full lock in both directions.

Pass 8 May 2010 12,542 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

hand guards making contact with visor when steering turned onto full lock in both directions.

Pass 23 May 2009 11,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

clutch lever hand guard making contact with visor on right hand lock

front and rear tyre pressures feel soft,have not inflated as tyres have been filled with nitrogen,which we do not have.

small splits in side walls of rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 10,522 miles

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gear lever loose

hand guards make contact with visor when steering turned on both full locks

Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 8,703 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 1,664 miles

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

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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R340 VWL is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R340 VWL, 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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R340 VWL is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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