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MAL 462P

1975 BMW R60/6

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,305 mi
Last recorded68,305 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1975 BMW R60/644,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAL 462P
MakeBMW
ModelR60/6
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,305 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 68,134 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 68,132 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 67,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,470 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,501 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,501 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 64,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 64,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,936 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,016 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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MAL 462P is a 1975 BMW R60/6 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MAL 462P, 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 MAL 462P?

You can check the full history of MAL 462P by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MAL 462P registered?

MAL 462P is a 1975 BMW R60/6, first registered on 1 December 1975.

Is MAL 462P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAL 462P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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