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S172 VGY

1998 BMW F650

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,162 mi
Last recorded47,162 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 VGY
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 46,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 34,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 32,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,663 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,069 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 28,066 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,348 miles

rear shockabsorber top mount has play giving the rear wheel LIFT ..almost to EXCESS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 20,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 18,476 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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S172 VGY is a 1998 BMW F650 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S172 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S172 VGY registered?

S172 VGY is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S172 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 VGY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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