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SWT 509W

1981 BMW R65

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,020 mi
Last recorded40,020 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 BMW R6538,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWT 509W
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 40,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 39,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,228 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,839 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 38,839 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2015 34,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,641 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,358 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,358 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 May 2007 24,519 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

rear shox spring pre-ioad on different settings. front tyre valve cap missing.

Pass 1 May 2007 24,519 miles

rear shox spring pre-ioad on different settings. front tyre valve cap missing.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,189 miles

headlight has slight "kick-up" to the "off-side"

Fail 25 Apr 2006 22,189 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

headlight has slight "kick-up" to the "off-side"

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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SWT 509W is a 1981 BMW R65 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1981 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 38,621 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 SWT 509W, 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 45 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWT 509W?

You can check the full history of SWT 509W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SWT 509W registered?

SWT 509W is a 1981 BMW R65, first registered on 26 February 1981.

Is SWT 509W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWT 509W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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