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E617 GPG

1988 BMW R65

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1988 BMW R6536,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 GPG
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 1 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 29,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 28,480 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 28,480 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 9,821 miles

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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E617 GPG is a 1988 BMW R65 in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 36,488 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 E617 GPG, 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 38 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E617 GPG registered?

E617 GPG is a 1988 BMW R65, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E617 GPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E617 GPG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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