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H426 GCR

1991 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,771 mi
Last recorded13,771 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 BMW R6521,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH426 GCR
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 13,771 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 13,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 13,396 miles

Horn not working Wire was disconnected. Refitted and working fine. (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 12,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 8,412 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 2,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,471 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 63,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,312 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,061 miles

Offside 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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H426 GCR is a 1991 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 21,790 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 H426 GCR, 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 35 years old, this BMW R65 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H426 GCR?

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What year was H426 GCR registered?

H426 GCR is a 1991 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H426 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H426 GCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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