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TKU 495Y

1982 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 BMW R6539,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKU 495Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,760 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,392 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Oil leak back of engine ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,573 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,655 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 16,391 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,667 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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TKU 495Y is a 1982 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TKU 495Y, 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

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What year was TKU 495Y registered?

TKU 495Y is a 1982 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is TKU 495Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKU 495Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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