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C901 BYN

1986 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,406 mi
Last recorded30,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 BYN
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 30,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 30,307 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 30,307 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,532 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,256 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.2.B2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,056 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

RH front and LH rear ind,slight loose

thottle slightly stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,990 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,988 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 28,963 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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C901 BYN 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 75%.

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 C901 BYN, 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 C901 BYN registered?

C901 BYN is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 24 February 1986.

Is C901 BYN safe to buy?

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