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HY08 RKJ

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,580 mi
Last recorded11,580 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 11,580 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 10,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 9,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 9,335 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 8,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 8,449 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 8,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 7,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 5,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 5,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 5,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 4,667 miles

abs fault ,no effect on brake performance

Pass 13 Dec 2014 4,364 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 4,167 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 3,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 3,691 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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HY08 RKJ is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY08 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 RKJ registered?

HY08 RKJ is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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