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R645 GDX

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,004 mi
Last recorded41,004 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 GDX
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,004 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,643 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low and kicker wrong side (left hand drive headlamp lens) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling too far right (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 37,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,052 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in swingarm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,052 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play slight play in swingarm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 36,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake starting to bind

rear wheel corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,503 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 2,669 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 2,640 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 1,738 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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R645 GDX is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R645 GDX, 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 R645 GDX registered?

R645 GDX is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R645 GDX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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