MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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.
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)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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