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PPE 564W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,329 mi
Last recorded44,329 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPE 564W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,157 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 4 May 2007 40,410 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 4 May 2007 40,410 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,048 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,048 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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PPE 564W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PPE 564W, 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 PPE 564W registered?

PPE 564W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 23 June 1981.

Is PPE 564W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPE 564W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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