MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
rear shox spring pre-ioad on different settings. front tyre valve cap missing.
rear shox spring pre-ioad on different settings. front tyre valve cap missing.
headlight has slight "kick-up" to the "off-side"
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of SWT 509W?
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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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