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34,970 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front brake pads low
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
gear lever loose
hand guards make contact with visor when steering turned on both full locks
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)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
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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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