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HJ08 LYO

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,973 mi
Last recorded42,973 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LYO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 41,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,732 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,897 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 35,074 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,832 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,972 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 27,972 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 23,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,227 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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HJ08 LYO is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ08 LYO, 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.

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What year was HJ08 LYO registered?

HJ08 LYO is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 LYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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