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E206 ERX

1987 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,725 mi
Last recorded48,725 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 BMW R6544,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE206 ERX
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,725 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,558 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 29 Sep 2007 46,425 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear no plate slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,391 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,942 miles

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

disc mounting bolts close to forks

front brake hoses secured with ties

rear no plte starting to deteriate

Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,942 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

disc mounting bolts close to forks

front brake hoses secured with ties

rear no plte starting to deteriate

Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,890 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 43,876 miles

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

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

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

needs proper ht lead on rhs

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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E206 ERX is a 1987 BMW R65 in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 44,222 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 E206 ERX, 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 39 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E206 ERX registered?

E206 ERX is a 1987 BMW R65, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E206 ERX safe to buy?

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