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CDL 78T

1979 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,908 mi
Last recorded8,908 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
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

RegistrationCDL 78T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 8,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 2,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 2,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,966 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,361 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 1,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2010 1,267 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 1,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 1,258 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 137 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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CDL 78T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CDL 78T, 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 CDL 78T?

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What year was CDL 78T registered?

CDL 78T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CDL 78T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDL 78T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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