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R650 YUY

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,326 mi
Last recorded53,326 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 YUY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,326 miles

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

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 52,765 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 52,418 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 48,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,124 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,118 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative No pressure in rear brake (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,388 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,449 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,095 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 17,073 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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R650 YUY is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R650 YUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R650 YUY registered?

R650 YUY is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R650 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 YUY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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