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EGL 548V

1980 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13 mi
Last recorded13 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 BMW R6541,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGL 548V
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 13 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 48,921 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,590 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,313 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,596 miles

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)

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advise condition of volt meter

Fail 5 Feb 2010

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)

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advise condition of volt meter

Fail 14 Feb 2009 38,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,683 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,093 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,093 miles

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?

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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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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What year was EGL 548V registered?

EGL 548V is a 1980 BMW R65, first registered on 30 June 1980.

Is EGL 548V safe to buy?

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