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D491 FYN

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,852 mi
Last recorded40,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD491 FYN
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 40,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 40,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,492 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 40,492 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe Steering stop missing. (2.2.2 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,433 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,267 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,035 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,960 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,326 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,516 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 36,279 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 35,585 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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D491 FYN is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D491 FYN, 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 D491 FYN registered?

D491 FYN is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 30 October 1986.

Is D491 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D491 FYN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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