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ASR 552T

1979 BMW R65

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,129 mi
Last recorded46,129 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASR 552T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 46,129 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 45,672 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,473 miles

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,407 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,076 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,842 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,133 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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ASR 552T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 ASR 552T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASR 552T?

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What year was ASR 552T registered?

ASR 552T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is ASR 552T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASR 552T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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