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CAV 945V

1979 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,457 mi
Last recorded40,457 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 945V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 39,671 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,799 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,799 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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CAV 945V is a 1979 BMW R65 in Beige with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAV 945V, 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 CAV 945V?

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What year was CAV 945V registered?

CAV 945V is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CAV 945V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAV 945V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAV 945V have outstanding finance?

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