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GN09 UFP

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,117 mi
Last recorded71,117 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UFP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2018 71,117 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Central Front balljoint gator split

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear swingarm gator split

exhaust silencer clamp loose but not blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,854 miles

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

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

Front front balljoint gator split

Nearside left hand grip taped up

Nearside oil leaking from left rocker cover

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 64,779 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front front balljoint gator split

Nearside left grip taped up but secure

Nearside oil leak from left rocker cover

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

throttle cable outer detiorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,296 miles

exhaust loose

Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,110 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

exhaust loose

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,262 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,579 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,576 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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GN09 UFP is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN09 UFP, 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.

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GN09 UFP is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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