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AKM 961T

1978 BMW R Series

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKM 961T
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013
Pass 23 Mar 2012

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2012

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2011
Pass 15 Oct 2008
Fail 13 Oct 2008

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,458 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AKM 961T is a 1978 BMW R Series in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKM 961T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKM 961T registered?

AKM 961T is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is AKM 961T safe to buy?

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