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HKT 860N

1975 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,590 mi
Last recorded78,590 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1975 BMW R Series47,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKT 860N
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,590 miles

Front disc worn

Oil leak

Rear brake noisy & possibly requires shoes/adjustment

Throttle operation stiff & not returning

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,590 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front disc worn

Oil leak

Rear brake noisy & possibly requires shoes/adjustment

Throttle operation stiff & not returning

Fail 14 Aug 2009 76,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

some wear/noise noticed in final drive

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

some wear/noise noticed in final drive

Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 73,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,816 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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HKT 860N is a 1975 BMW R Series in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 47,935 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKT 860N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKT 860N?

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What year was HKT 860N registered?

HKT 860N is a 1975 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 1975.

Is HKT 860N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKT 860N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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