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JFW 236N

1975 BMW R60/6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1975 BMW R60/644,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFW 236N
MakeBMW
ModelR60/6
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,327 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 42,327 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 42,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,236 miles

Some play in steering damper front mounting.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,176 miles

Lower steering damper, front link worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,702 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2011 41,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,657 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 41,649 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 41,549 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 41,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,206 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R60/6?

Based on 819 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
429
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
wheel bearings are excessively rough 3
Horn control defective 3
Fuel system component leaking 2
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JFW 236N is a 1975 BMW R60/6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1975 BMW R60/6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 44,438 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 R60/6 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFW 236N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R60/6 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 51 years old, this BMW R60/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JFW 236N?

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What year was JFW 236N registered?

JFW 236N is a 1975 BMW R60/6, first registered on 21 April 1975.

Is JFW 236N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFW 236N shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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