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S778 SBA

1998 BMW F650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,255 mi
Last recorded54,255 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW F65025,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 SBA
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,255 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 54,255 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,984 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 52,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,994 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,999 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,784 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 49,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,524 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 49,524 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,093 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 49,093 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 47,987 miles

Central Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 May 2018 47,987 miles

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

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

Central Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,141 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 45,136 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 44,572 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,426 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 30,058 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,101 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 20,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,769 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Hand guards touch fairing on full lock

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear pads are parting company with their metal backings

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,769 miles

Front R/H Hand guard hits front screen. and some cables are being trapped from lock to lock

Front pads very low probally just on the limit.

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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S778 SBA is a 1998 BMW F650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S778 SBA, 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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S778 SBA is a 1998 BMW F650, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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