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GYO 443W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 443W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 88,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 88,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,029 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 84,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,506 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 80,506 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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 443W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 443W, 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 45 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 443W registered?

GYO 443W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is GYO 443W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYO 443W 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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