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FE56 TVA

2006 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,975 mi
Last recorded52,975 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 TVA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 52,975 miles

Covers Fitted to Handlebar Grips

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 52,975 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Covers Fitted to Handlebar Grips

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,672 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 34,110 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,387 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 31,386 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake component is slightly corroded disc bolts (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,294 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,465 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 24,094 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

brake pad metal backings corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,094 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

brake pad metal backings corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,366 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 22,366 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

x 2 nails in rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,939 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,083 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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FE56 TVA is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE56 TVA, 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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FE56 TVA is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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