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DYN 287V

1980 BMW R65

Brown Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,092 mi
Last recorded8,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYN 287V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 8,092 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 8,087 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2015 8,036 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 8,023 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 7,387 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

note this bike was fitted with trail tyres at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2011 7,387 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear suspension has been modified (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

note this bike was fitted with trail tyres at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,844 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,673 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear brake will not lock on rolling road

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

Rear tyre ON limit

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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DYN 287V is a 1980 BMW R65 in Brown with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DYN 287V, 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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DYN 287V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 3 April 1980.

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