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M48 KPL

1995 BMW F650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,710 mi
Last recorded50,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 BMW F65030,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 KPL
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,710 miles

Rear shock absorber operation weak

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 50,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure Locking device ineffective (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 49,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 49,860 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bearing/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,767 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 48,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,961 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,961 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,958 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,950 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,663 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Upper Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,806 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 45,787 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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M48 KPL is a 1995 BMW F650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 30,456 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 M48 KPL, 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 31 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M48 KPL is a 1995 BMW F650, first registered on 4 March 1995.

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