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R690 VOR

1997 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,301 mi
Last recorded47,301 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 VOR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 44,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 44,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 43,188 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Corrosion on rear disc.

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Some tight links. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess Nipples. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,365 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,309 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 41,309 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,685 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear rear brake disc slightly rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2017 40,685 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear rear brake disc slightly rusty

front right indicator assy loose

Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,137 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 49,974 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 38,465 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 37,747 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,186 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,977 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,364 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre cracking on nearside side wall

Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,364 miles

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre cracking on nearside side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,814 miles

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

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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R690 VOR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc 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 R690 VOR, 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.

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R690 VOR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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