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DRS 656T

1979 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 656T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,963 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,963 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,830 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,584 miles

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

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

number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,560 miles

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

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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DRS 656T 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 DRS 656T, 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 DRS 656T?

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What year was DRS 656T registered?

DRS 656T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is DRS 656T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 656T 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.

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