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HJ55 XHP

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,969 mi
Last recorded10,969 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 10,969 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 10,969 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 10,686 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2015 10,475 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,571 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 8,551 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,551 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 6,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 6,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 2,938 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 461 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 461 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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HJ55 XHP is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,660 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 HJ55 XHP, 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 21 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ55 XHP registered?

HJ55 XHP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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