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HJM 335W

1980 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,805 mi
Last recorded2,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 335W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 2,805 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 2,184 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Dipswitch not positioned within easy reach

Pass 10 May 2017 2,090 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 1,646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 3,012 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,459 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 71,003 miles

Oil leak

oil leak on to exhaust system

optional o/s luggage box mount frame fractured on weld

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,742 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

foot control stop lamp requirs adjustment

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,323 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2008 61,204 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,753 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Oil leak

right hand headlamp aim masked off.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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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HJM 335W is a 1980 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJM 335W, 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.

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What year was HJM 335W registered?

HJM 335W is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is HJM 335W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJM 335W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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