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GF59 EYL

2009 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 EYL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,547 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 63,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,204 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,876 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,356 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,686 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 30,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 21,062 miles

rear tyre tread worn low in centre of tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,853 miles

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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GF59 EYL is a 2009 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GF59 EYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF59 EYL?

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What year was GF59 EYL registered?

GF59 EYL is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is GF59 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 EYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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