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L79 GBO

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,097 mi
Last recorded6,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 GBO
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,097 miles

Front brake dragging slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2014 2,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 2,903 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,692 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,172 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,169 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

drive chain sprocket worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 81,406 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 81,406 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 67,624 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,624 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 43,701 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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L79 GBO is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,939 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 F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L79 GBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L79 GBO is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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