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FT04 VYA

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 14,121 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))

REAR TYRE HAS A CUT OF 20mm BUT NOT DOWN TO THE CORDS,

Fail 28 Jul 2008 14,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

REAR TYRE HAS A CUT OF 20mm BUT NOT DOWN TO THE CORDS,

Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,810 miles

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

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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FT04 VYA is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 26,224 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 FT04 VYA, 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 22 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 VYA registered?

FT04 VYA is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is FT04 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 VYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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