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KN09 GOU

2009 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,599 mi
Last recorded49,599 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 GOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 46,802 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 46,705 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 46,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,674 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 44,674 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 38,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,030 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 36,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,059 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,059 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,293 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,123 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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KN09 GOU is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN09 GOU, 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 KN09 GOU registered?

KN09 GOU is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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