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C676 UEW

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

9,821 mi
Last recorded9,821 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC676 UEW
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 9,821 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 9,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 1,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative STICKING (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 1,671 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 1,671 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 1,671 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 1,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 1,671 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 1,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine, nearside & offside.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 1,671 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle cable frayed,engine revs not slowing down. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak from engine, nearside & offside.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 1,504 miles

Front Front suspension has slightly reduced return damping.

Oil leak from engine . Offside & Nearside.

Rear Rear suspension has slightly reduced return damping.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 1,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Oil leak ()

Nearside Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 1,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Oil leak ()

Nearside Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 1,504 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 1,504 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 1,504 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 1,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 1,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 1,504 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 1,504 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 1,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 1,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 1,504 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 1,504 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 1,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,252 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 1,246 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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C676 UEW is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1986 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,960 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 C676 UEW, 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 40 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C676 UEW is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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