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VK12 YBO

2012 BMW F 650 Gs

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,511 mi
Last recorded27,511 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F 650 Gs12,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YBO
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 27,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 23,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 21,162 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 21,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 17,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,223 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,925 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,925 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F 650 Gs?

Based on 7,836 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain excessively loose 11
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 10
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 10
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VK12 YBO is a 2012 BMW F 650 Gs in Yellow with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 12,985 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 F 650 Gs fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 YBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F 650 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 YBO registered?

VK12 YBO is a 2012 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is VK12 YBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 YBO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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