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AO09 YBG

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,502 mi
Last recorded46,502 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YBG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 46,502 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 46,502 miles

Fork yoke modification unsafe two broken bolt to front fork brace (2.2.2 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 46,494 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front pads r/h rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,335 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 44,260 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear rear shock is weak

Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,192 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 41,192 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 21,775 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 21,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,355 miles

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

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

right hand dip beam not working

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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AO09 YBG is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 YBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO09 YBG registered?

AO09 YBG is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is AO09 YBG safe to buy?

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