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DFB 622W

1980 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFB 622W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,950 miles

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 73,950 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,209 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 72,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 69,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 69,949 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFB 622W registered?

DFB 622W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 22 August 1980.

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