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JYL 323W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,043 mi
Last recorded59,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYL 323W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 59,043 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 59,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,478 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 47,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,358 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,023 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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JYL 323W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JYL 323W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JYL 323W?

You can check the full history of JYL 323W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JYL 323W registered?

JYL 323W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JYL 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYL 323W shows 7 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.

Does JYL 323W have outstanding finance?

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