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R774 GUA

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 GUA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps TELL TALE (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps TELL TALE (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 4,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 174 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 45,961 miles

slight wear rear sprocket cush drive

bodywork obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

fork gaiters fitted unable to check front fork seals

minimal play on mono shock pivot

Fail 11 Aug 2017 45,901 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch insecure dip switch (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly loose on handle bars (6.2.1f)

bodywork obscuring components unable to carry out full inspections

fork gaiters fitted unable to check front fork seals

minimal play on mono shock pivot

slight wear rear sprocket cush drive

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,426 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

the front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,170 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,227 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,453 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,738 miles

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

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

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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R774 GUA is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R774 GUA, 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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R774 GUA is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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