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VBP 226N

1974 BMW R60/6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1974 BMW R60/639,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 226N
MakeBMW
ModelR60/6
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 59,104 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 59,081 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,894 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,647 miles

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

front tyre close to legal minimum requirement & in poor overall condition

fuel cap seal deteriorating but no leaks present

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,610 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake lever pivot worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,574 miles

front brake drum lever arm linkage worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,384 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 57,127 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 57,127 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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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VBP 226N is a 1974 BMW R60/6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 BMW R60/6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 39,702 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 VBP 226N, 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 52 years old, this BMW R60/6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBP 226N registered?

VBP 226N is a 1974 BMW R60/6, first registered on 14 August 1974.

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The MOT history for VBP 226N shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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