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GGS 154Y

1983 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGS 154Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 53,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 53,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,356 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,459 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,790 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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GGS 154Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GGS 154Y, 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 GGS 154Y?

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What year was GGS 154Y registered?

GGS 154Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 3 March 1983.

Is GGS 154Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGS 154Y shows 6 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.

Does GGS 154Y have outstanding finance?

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