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KF54 ZST

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 ZST
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 82,965 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 82,965 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 80,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 80,802 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,738 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 75,738 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,591 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,536 miles

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

Rear rear part of exhaust has some light corrosion but not to excess

Pass 4 May 2020 72,511 miles

Rear some corrosion on rear calipar but not to excess

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering linkage has slight free play Ball joint rubber boot split (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,366 miles

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight play in Paralever bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,366 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight play in Paralever bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,739 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,267 miles

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot split

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2013 57,073 miles

Bottom steering ball joint boot split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Slight play in bottom steering ball joint

Slight play in paralever bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,893 miles

Front Balljoint Rubber Boot split

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 53,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Balljoint Rubber Boot split

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,247 miles

Bottom steering ball joint rubber boot slit

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,350 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,694 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Slight corrosion to front wheel spacer ( not excessive )

Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,694 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,296 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,165 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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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KF54 ZST is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 26,224 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 KF54 ZST, 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 22 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF54 ZST registered?

KF54 ZST is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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