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HY61 LJZ

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 LJZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 37,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 15,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 14,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 14,382 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,078 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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HY61 LJZ is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY61 LJZ?

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What year was HY61 LJZ registered?

HY61 LJZ is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 October 2011.

Is HY61 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 LJZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY61 LJZ have outstanding finance?

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