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YKA 39J

1971 BMW R75/5

White Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,974 mi
Last recorded27,974 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1971 BMW R75/531,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKA 39J
MakeBMW
ModelR75/5
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 27,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,939 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,521 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,896 miles

Rear carrier loose.

Pass 16 May 2009 26,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,521 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 24,515 miles

Nearside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 21,556 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R75/5?

Based on 1,001 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Throttle operating incorrectly 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
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YKA 39J is a 1971 BMW R75/5 in White with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 BMW R75/5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 31,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R75/5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKA 39J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R75/5 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 55 years old, this BMW R75/5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKA 39J registered?

YKA 39J is a 1971 BMW R75/5, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is YKA 39J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKA 39J shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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