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HV06 VLW

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,564 mi
Last recorded44,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VLW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 44,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 42,109 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 36,620 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 33,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,731 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 32,731 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,567 miles

tank bag strap close to forks on lock

Fail 27 Apr 2018 26,567 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

tank bag strap close to forks on lock

Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 16,080 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 16,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,603 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,116 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,106 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,027 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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HV06 VLW is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 HV06 VLW, 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 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV06 VLW registered?

HV06 VLW is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is HV06 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 VLW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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