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R769 KNR

1997 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,141 mi
Last recorded65,141 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 KNR
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,141 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,348 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 55,348 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake excessively spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,342 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 54,595 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 54,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,443 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 51,361 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 49,216 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 49,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,306 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,553 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,553 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 34,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 30,371 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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R769 KNR is a 1997 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R769 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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R769 KNR is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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