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R519 JAD

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,893 mi
Last recorded25,893 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 JAD
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 25,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 23,725 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 23,725 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 22,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 22,714 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 22,714 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 16,278 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,495 miles

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

Rear Slight play in top shock bush

Pass 5 Sep 2016 13,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,749 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 11,987 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 11,947 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 10,854 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,458 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,318 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 4,194 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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R519 JAD is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R519 JAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R519 JAD registered?

R519 JAD is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R519 JAD safe to buy?

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