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S408 TAW

1998 BMW F650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,667 mi
Last recorded14,667 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 TAW
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 14,667 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 14,364 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 13,951 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 13,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 12,821 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 11,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 11,578 miles

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight play in handlebar mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2018 10,607 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened both fork stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link to frame bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,026 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 9,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,027 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 6,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 5,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 4,246 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 741 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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S408 TAW is a 1998 BMW F650 in Orange with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S408 TAW, 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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What year was S408 TAW registered?

S408 TAW is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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