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HY61 KKB

2011 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,907 mi
Last recorded46,907 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 KKB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 45,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,290 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,970 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,444 miles

Front Upper Ball joint gaiter split.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 26,382 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component Yoke ball joint has excessive movement. (2.3.4)

Front Upper Ball joint gaiter split.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,001 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,011 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 17,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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HY61 KKB is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 HY61 KKB, 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 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY61 KKB registered?

HY61 KKB is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is HY61 KKB safe to buy?

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