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PRY 65W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRY 65W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,791 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,808 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 60,899 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlight reflector slightly twisted

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Twist grip notchy

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,899 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlight reflector slightly twisted

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

Twist grip notchy

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,547 miles

Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Slight run out on o/s/f brake disc

Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Slight run out on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,124 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,124 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 54,616 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 54,616 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

main stand not working

number plate has crack

Pass 23 May 2006 53,674 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 53,674 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

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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PRY 65W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PRY 65W, 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 PRY 65W registered?

PRY 65W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is PRY 65W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRY 65W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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