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SLH 449W

1981 BMW R65

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,199 mi
Last recorded4,199 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLH 449W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 4,199 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 4,199 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Lower Oil leak ()

Offside Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,064 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,682 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 47,682 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,272 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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SLH 449W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SLH 449W, 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 SLH 449W registered?

SLH 449W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is SLH 449W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLH 449W shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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