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GN08 YRS

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YRS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 56,530 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 5 May 2015 50,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 41,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,830 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 25,956 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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GN08 YRS is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 24,274 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 GN08 YRS, 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 18 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 GN08 YRS registered?

GN08 YRS is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is GN08 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 YRS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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