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R771 CHW

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 CHW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,458 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,701 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,701 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,723 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,423 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,052 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,642 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 40,642 miles

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

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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R771 CHW is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R771 CHW, 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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R771 CHW is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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