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RKD 767T

1978 BMW R65

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,435 mi
Last recorded21,435 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKD 767T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 21,435 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 21,373 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s front tyre fitted incorrectly, incorrect direction (4.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Rear tyre fitted incorrectly. incorrect direction (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 20,646 miles

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

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

fuel pipe cracking, near shut off tap

Fail 6 May 2017 20,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

fuel pipe cracking, near shut off tap

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,366 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,747 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 10,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 8,370 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 7,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,958 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 4,948 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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RKD 767T is a 1978 BMW R65 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 RKD 767T, 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 48 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RKD 767T registered?

RKD 767T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 3 November 1978.

Is RKD 767T safe to buy?

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