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HV59 FSN

2009 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 FSN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 103,434 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,750 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,447 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 73,429 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,602 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively bearings, off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,629 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 40,629 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 12,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 10,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,020 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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HV59 FSN is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV59 FSN, 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 HV59 FSN registered?

HV59 FSN is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is HV59 FSN safe to buy?

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