MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
advise condition of offside rear luggage box
advise condition of volt meter
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
advise condition of offside rear luggage box
advise condition of volt meter
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
brake light does not illuminate as rear brake applied
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
brake light does not illuminate as rear brake applied
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
How Reliable is the BMW R65?
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EGL 548V is a 1980 BMW R65 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1980 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 41,382 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 EGL 548V, 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 46 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EGL 548V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 30 June 1980.
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