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GYO 393W

1980 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 393W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,095 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,751 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mudguard aligment ? Gear lever secity.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,698 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 97,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 94,220 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 94,159 miles

Nearside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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GYO 393W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GYO 393W, 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 GYO 393W registered?

GYO 393W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is GYO 393W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 393W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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