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XVP 400T

1979 BMW R65

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,064 mi
Last recorded32,064 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 BMW R6536,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVP 400T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,064 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,064 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015
Fail 18 Aug 2015

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,191 miles

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

front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,115 miles

front tyre split on sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,330 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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XVP 400T is a 1979 BMW R65 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 36,826 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 XVP 400T, 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 47 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XVP 400T registered?

XVP 400T is a 1979 BMW R65, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XVP 400T safe to buy?

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