MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering windscreen loose (2.1.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Fork gaitors fittted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Rear Upper Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F650?
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R470 XWO is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R470 XWO, 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 R470 XWO registered?
R470 XWO is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R470 XWO safe to buy?
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