MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Oil leak
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
low pressure in front and rear tyres
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
rear tyre perished on rh side and beginning to split - reccomend replace even though not failable
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
ft brake pads getting low
n/s handle bar grip loose - slight
n/s mirror insecure
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFB 622W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 DFB 622W, 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 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DFB 622W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 22 August 1980.
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