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GBZ 17

2006 BMW F 650 Gs

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,100 mi
Last recorded55,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 17
MakeBMW
ModelF 650 Gs
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose wear in "cush drive bushes" causing sprocket movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Close to max allowance (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,775 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose wear in "cush drive bushes" causing sprocket movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Close to max allowance (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 25,308 miles

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 16 May 2022 25,302 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,336 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,996 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 18,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both tyres are starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2016 18,371 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 17,797 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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GBZ 17 is a 2006 BMW F 650 Gs in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GBZ 17, 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 20 years old, this BMW F 650 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBZ 17 registered?

GBZ 17 is a 2006 BMW F 650 Gs, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is GBZ 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBZ 17 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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