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VN08 YZC

2008 BMW F 650 Gs

Silver Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,706 mi
Last recorded27,706 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F 650 Gs18,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YZC
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,706 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 27,706 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle not returning when released (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,549 miles

Offside Front bar hitting front screen

front brake lever broken

Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,659 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 23,129 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 21,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 16,265 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 12,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,557 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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VN08 YZC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs in Silver with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW F 650 Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 18,825 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 VN08 YZC, 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 18 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN08 YZC registered?

VN08 YZC is a 2008 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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