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C78 PRA

1986 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

962 mi
Last recorded962 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC78 PRA
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 15 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 15 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 25,638 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,313 miles

the front tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,939 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,803 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,496 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 16,109 miles

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

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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C78 PRA is a 1986 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C78 PRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C78 PRA registered?

C78 PRA is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 28 June 1986.

Is C78 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C78 PRA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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