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R902 SGF

1998 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

9,674 mi
Last recorded9,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 SGF
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 9,674 miles

Play in Cush drive

Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,021 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Stantons (2.3.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 8,650 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 7,803 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 7,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 6,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 8 May 2014 6,890 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,617 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 5,617 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 3,074 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 3,074 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 738 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 735 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,875 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 32,875 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,885 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,643 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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R902 SGF is a 1998 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R902 SGF, 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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R902 SGF is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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