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C91 DYF

1986 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,694 mi
Last recorded60,694 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 BMW R6539,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC91 DYF
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,694 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,646 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,549 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 56,549 miles

Stop lamp not working front brake light switch does not function (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 55,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,439 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 53,439 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated front pipes (7.1.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 51,024 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow r/h exhaust (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 48,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,891 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,891 miles

Offside Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 46,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,267 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fr/brake spongey

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,129 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 41,766 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,425 miles

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

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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C91 DYF is a 1986 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 39,960 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 C91 DYF, 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 40 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C91 DYF registered?

C91 DYF is a 1986 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C91 DYF safe to buy?

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