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HGO 101T

1979 BMW R65

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGO 101T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,258 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,258 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,846 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,115 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,115 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,627 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 52,627 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,033 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,033 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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HGO 101T 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 54.5%.

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 HGO 101T, 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 HGO 101T registered?

HGO 101T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 27 March 1979.

Is HGO 101T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGO 101T shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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