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R759 KNR

1997 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,913 mi
Last recorded28,913 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 KNR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 28,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,768 miles

Central Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 28,768 miles

Central Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain worn to excess Seized links on drive chain (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 28,015 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 28,015 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 26,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 26,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,373 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 25,373 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 24,950 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,584 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 24,584 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 14,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,494 miles

Front Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2007 14,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 13,600 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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R759 KNR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R759 KNR, 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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R759 KNR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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