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PPL 504X

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,968 mi
Last recorded50,968 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 504X
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,546 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 47,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 46,869 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 46,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,433 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,167 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,126 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,048 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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PPL 504X is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPL 504X, 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 PPL 504X registered?

PPL 504X is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 5 December 1981.

Is PPL 504X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 504X shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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