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AY56 HUH

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HUH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 73,206 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected bike revving up on left lock (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x bolt missing from rack

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on 1mm limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 62,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,522 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 59,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,628 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 29,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 18,690 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 18,690 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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AY56 HUH is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 AY56 HUH, 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 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY56 HUH registered?

AY56 HUH is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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