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XEG 265T

1978 BMW R65

Green Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,089 mi
Last recorded56,089 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEG 265T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 53,576 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 53,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,579 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,880 miles

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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XEG 265T is a 1978 BMW R65 in Green with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEG 265T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XEG 265T?

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What year was XEG 265T registered?

XEG 265T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 24 October 1978.

Is XEG 265T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEG 265T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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