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DYP 965V

1980 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,658 mi
Last recorded6,658 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYP 965V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 6,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 6,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 6,557 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,457 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 6,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,282 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

throttle doesnt snap shut on l/h and r/h lock

Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,589 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 5,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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DYP 965V is a 1980 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYP 965V, 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 DYP 965V registered?

DYP 965V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 15 May 1980.

Is DYP 965V safe to buy?

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