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JHC 297Y

1983 BMW R65

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,984 mi
Last recorded39,984 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 297Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 39,984 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,984 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,966 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,965 miles

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

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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JHC 297Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 JHC 297Y, 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 43 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 JHC 297Y registered?

JHC 297Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is JHC 297Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 297Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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