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NSC 299T

1979 BMW R65

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,692 mi
Last recorded1,692 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSC 299T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 1,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 1,692 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 1,087 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

number plate area unit loose

oil leak sump area

Fail 30 May 2018 1,054 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high adjusted head light (4.1.2 (a))

number plate area unit loose

oil leak sump area

Pass 8 Jun 2017 4 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 May 2017 2 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2007 23,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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NSC 299T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NSC 299T, 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.

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What year was NSC 299T registered?

NSC 299T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 20 June 1979.

Is NSC 299T safe to buy?

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