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FLV 362Y

1983 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,931 mi
Last recorded18,931 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLV 362Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 18,466 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 18,458 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 17,619 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,673 miles

Central Front HEAD LIGHT COVER FITTED

Nearside Front MAIN FRAME AT SIDECAR MOUNT ROTTED

Offside Rear REAR BRAKE TRAVEL A LITTLE LONG

Pass 6 Feb 2016 15,558 miles

Centre Front HEAD LIGHT COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Lower SIDE CAR MOUNTINGS STARTING TO ROT

Offside Rear LOT OF LEVER TRAVEL ON REAR BRAKE

Pass 6 Feb 2015 14,963 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly deteriorated. (5.1.2)

rear offside rear brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,063 miles

Centre Front Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly deteriorated. (5.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

rear brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 7 Feb 2013 13,153 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,511 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 9,165 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 9,165 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 7,046 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 6,203 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 4,541 miles

side car wheel has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,209 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 72,983 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 72,983 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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
Full BMW R65 reliability report

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FLV 362Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FLV 362Y, 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

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What year was FLV 362Y registered?

FLV 362Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 20 March 1983.

Is FLV 362Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLV 362Y shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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