MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYR 842W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Turquoise with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 GYR 842W, 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 GYR 842W registered?
GYR 842W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is GYR 842W safe to buy?
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