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R434 SCK

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 SCK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,219 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,589 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,812 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,805 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,275 miles

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,252 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Cush drive rubbers worn.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,977 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,969 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,969 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear offside footpeg missing

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,049 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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R434 SCK is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R434 SCK, 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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What year was R434 SCK registered?

R434 SCK is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R434 SCK safe to buy?

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