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D450 ABL

1987 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 ABL
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,505 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,837 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,829 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 49,512 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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D450 ABL is a 1987 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 44,222 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 D450 ABL, 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 39 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D450 ABL registered?

D450 ABL is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D450 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D450 ABL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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