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SET 855Y

1982 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,228 mi
Last recorded3,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSET 855Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 3,228 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively side car wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 3,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 3,151 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,933 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,587 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,963 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 1,930 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 1,930 miles

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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SET 855Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,084 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 SET 855Y, 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 44 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 SET 855Y?

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What year was SET 855Y registered?

SET 855Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is SET 855Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SET 855Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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