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F612 YAF

1998 BMW K75

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,486 mi
Last recorded100,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW K7562,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelK75
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,486 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,944 miles

Centre stand not returning freely.

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Outer dust seal on front offside caliper beginning to pop out.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,944 miles

Centre stand not returning freely.

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Outer dust seal on front offside caliper beginning to pop out.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 98,614 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,348 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight squeak rear wheel, suspected brake spring slightly rubbing.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,881 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,873 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,760 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,969 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 89,951 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2008 84,632 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,571 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,510 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,189 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K75?

Based on 20,132 MOT tests across 2,071 vehicles.

87.4%
Pass Rate
898
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,071
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 217
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 149
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 147
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 128
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 121
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F612 YAF is a 1998 BMW K75 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 BMW K75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 62,320 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 K75 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F612 YAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K75 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this BMW K75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F612 YAF registered?

F612 YAF is a 1998 BMW K75, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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