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NNV 971Y

1983 BMW R65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNV 971Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,431 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,339 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,926 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,402 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,021 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 64,101 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear brake mechanism making odd noises on application. Would investigate.

Fail 26 Aug 2005 64,101 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear brake mechanism making odd noises on application. Would investigate.

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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NNV 971Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NNV 971Y, 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

How do I check the history of NNV 971Y?

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What year was NNV 971Y registered?

NNV 971Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is NNV 971Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNV 971Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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