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R93 VAK

1997 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW F65026,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,367 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 20,765 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

head lamp has slight kick to right

throttle lever assembly slightly loose

Pass 12 May 2009 19,810 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,727 miles

handlebar controls slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,310 miles

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

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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R93 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R93 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R93 VAK registered?

R93 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R93 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 VAK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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