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A200 SSL

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,015 mi
Last recorded1,015 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA200 SSL
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 1,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 69,600 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 69,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 69,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 69,013 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 69,011 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,149 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,759 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,176 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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A200 SSL is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 A200 SSL, 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 43 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A200 SSL registered?

A200 SSL is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 2 November 1983.

Is A200 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A200 SSL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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