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KJD 274W

1981 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,098 mi
Last recorded16,098 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 274W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,098 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 16,098 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 15,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,196 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 15,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 12,490 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,374 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 8,370 miles

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

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

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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KJD 274W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KJD 274W, 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 KJD 274W registered?

KJD 274W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is KJD 274W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJD 274W shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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