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F431 RHM

1989 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 BMW R6553,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF431 RHM
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 54,482 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 54,443 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2008 46,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 46,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,356 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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F431 RHM is a 1989 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 53,444 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 F431 RHM, 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 37 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F431 RHM registered?

F431 RHM is a 1989 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F431 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F431 RHM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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