MOT Status
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37,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
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R96 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650 in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R96 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.
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What year was R96 VAK registered?
R96 VAK is a 1997 BMW F650, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R96 VAK safe to buy?
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