MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Number plate starting to delaminate.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Cush drive worn.
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Number plate starting to delaminate.
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y197 KKG is a 2001 BMW F Series in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 2001 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y197 KKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y197 KKG is a 2001 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 August 2001.
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