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GVP 741W

1980 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,188 mi
Last recorded39,188 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVP 741W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,187 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 39,187 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 38,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,172 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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GVP 741W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 GVP 741W, 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 46 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 GVP 741W registered?

GVP 741W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 18 September 1980.

Is GVP 741W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVP 741W 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 GVP 741W have outstanding finance?

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