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EBF 200T

1979 BMW R65

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,287 mi
Last recorded36,287 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBF 200T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 36,215 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 May 2013 36,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 35,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 35,259 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front tyre flat

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 35,025 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Offside Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,796 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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EBF 200T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EBF 200T, 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

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What year was EBF 200T registered?

EBF 200T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 2 March 1979.

Is EBF 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBF 200T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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