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GYO 452W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,017 mi
Last recorded33,017 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYO 452W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,175 miles

Front brake switch not working, machine proir to 1986, only one brake light required

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,989 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,324 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,324 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,486 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,337 miles

Battery insecure

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leaking from oil pressure switch,left hand side of motor.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Swinging arm bearings have slight free play.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 16,333 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Battery insecure

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Oil leaking from oil pressure switch,left hand side of motor.

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

Slight surface corrosion on main frame,sub-frame and swinging-arm.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 8,400 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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GYO 452W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 452W, 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.

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What year was GYO 452W registered?

GYO 452W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 28 March 1981.

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