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EFL 766Y

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,612 mi
Last recorded63,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFL 766Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,186 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 57,204 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,292 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,304 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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EFL 766Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 EFL 766Y, 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 43 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFL 766Y?

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What year was EFL 766Y registered?

EFL 766Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is EFL 766Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFL 766Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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