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C902 RSO

1985 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,507 mi
Last recorded43,507 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 BMW R6543,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 RSO
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 43,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,292 miles

centre stand incomplete

side stand pivot excessively worn

Fail 9 Jun 2021 43,291 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre stand incomplete

side stand pivot excessively worn

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,168 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Higher brake test results normally obtainable

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,704 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,557 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,533 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,026 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,811 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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C902 RSO is a 1985 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,756 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 C902 RSO, 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 41 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C902 RSO registered?

C902 RSO is a 1985 BMW R65, first registered on 23 December 1985.

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