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HN09 VKS

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 VKS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,242 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,675 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 46,675 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,284 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,496 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 36,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 32,441 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,440 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension arm, ball joint dust seal damaged

R/H pillion footrest mounting damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 26,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,416 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,977 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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HN09 VKS is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN09 VKS, 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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What year was HN09 VKS registered?

HN09 VKS is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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