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NHH 460W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,451 mi
Last recorded53,451 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHH 460W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 53,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,085 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 53,085 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,975 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,378 miles

spot lights must be working if fitted...

Fail 14 Jun 2007 41,370 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 41,359 miles

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

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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NHH 460W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NHH 460W, 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.

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What year was NHH 460W registered?

NHH 460W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is NHH 460W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHH 460W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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