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R807 OGC

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,318 mi
Last recorded28,318 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 OGC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 28,318 miles

Drive chain has tight spot

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 28,318 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain has tight spot

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 28,284 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 28,277 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,493 miles

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

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2012 26,437 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,794 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,405 miles

rear brake leaver pivvot bush has some free play would advise replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 20,940 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

drive chain dry

Pass 11 Apr 2008 18,592 miles

rear brake leaver has some free play in pivot bush

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,966 miles

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

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

rear flexi brake hose some slight chaffing to outer protective covering

Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,709 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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R807 OGC is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R807 OGC, 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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R807 OGC is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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