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KAM 747X

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,530 mi
Last recorded42,530 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 747X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,530 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 42,530 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,530 miles

front brake disc poor condition

handlebars corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,530 miles

front brake disc poor condition

handlebars corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,530 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

front brake disc poor condition

handlebars corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,530 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake disc poor condition

front brake reading is normally higher

Fail 9 Jun 2016 42,530 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake disc poor condition

front brake reading is normally higher

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,530 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,530 miles

both rear shocks soft

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,530 miles

front brake hoses mounted poorly

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,530 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,525 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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KAM 747X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KAM 747X, 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

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What year was KAM 747X registered?

KAM 747X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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