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A21 FAD

1983 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FAD
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,330 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,317 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,625 miles

Front brake slightly olut of balance

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,134 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,011 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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A21 FAD is a 1983 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 FAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 FAD registered?

A21 FAD is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A21 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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