MOT Stats

BMW R65

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1976	1	100%	n/a
1979	1	100%	n/a
1980	4	100%	n/a
1981	12	100%	n/a
1982	17	82.35%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1983	34	91.18%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1984	9	77.78%	Part of the exhaust system insecure.
1985	16	93.75%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1986	22	81.82%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1987	11	100%	n/a
1988	14	85.71%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1989	5	100%	n/a
1991	2	100%	n/a
1993	1	0%	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
1994	2	50%	Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar.
2004	1	100%	n/a
2005	1	100%	n/a
2006	1	0%	Wheel bearing with excessive play.
2007	1	100%	n/a
2008	1	100%	n/a
2016	1	100%	n/a
2018	1	0%	Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions.
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 160

Average BMW R65 pass rate: 88.13%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	21%
2	Tyre tread depth too low.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	5%
3	Tyre fouling another component.	5.2.3(f)	Major	5%
4	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.	1.2.2(a)(i)	Major	5%
5	Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.	4.8.2(a)(ii)	Major	5%
6	Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected.	6.2.7(a)(ii)	Dangerous	5%
7	Brake disc or drum insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail.	1.1.14(a)(ii)	Dangerous	5%
8	Part of the exhaust system insecure.	8.1.1(b)(i)	Major	5%
9	Wheel bearing with excessive play.	5.1.3(a)(i)	Major	5%
10	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	5%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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