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R848 AVV

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

32,075 mi
Last recorded32,075 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 AVV
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,075 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 31,133 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,474 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Plastic handguards fouling screen on full lock only.Otherwise satisfactory.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 28,471 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,647 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 26,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,069 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 24,069 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,698 miles

Front Upper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 21,478 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 May 2013 19,836 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 17,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 17,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 15,863 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 15,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,401 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 12,550 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 12,550 miles

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

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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R848 AVV is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R848 AVV, 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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What year was R848 AVV registered?

R848 AVV is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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