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A116 TFB

1984 BMW R65

Turquoise Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,320 mi
Last recorded12,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1984 BMW R6529,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA116 TFB
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1984
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,320 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

slight weep of oil from rear drive housing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 12,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,764 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,527 miles

Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brakes gripping slightly

other front brake pads getting worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,765 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 8,745 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Slight play in rear swingarm bushing

Pass 26 May 2010 6,555 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 17 May 2010 6,536 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,395 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 3,191 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 2,952 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
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A116 TFB is a 1984 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 29,839 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 R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A116 TFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 42 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A116 TFB is a 1984 BMW R65, first registered on 15 May 1984.

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