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UWE 91Y

1983 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114 mi
Last recorded114 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 BMW R6539,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWE 91Y
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114 miles

front mudguard missing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 114 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

front mudguard missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,525 miles

advise missing front mudguard

advise missing mirrors

advise rear brake modified

Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,524 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

advise missing front mudguard

advise missing mirrors

advise rear brake modified

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,523 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 46,516 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,516 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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UWE 91Y is a 1983 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 39,340 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 UWE 91Y, 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 43 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 UWE 91Y registered?

UWE 91Y is a 1983 BMW R65, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is UWE 91Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWE 91Y shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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