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LA61 FYV

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,590 mi
Last recorded60,590 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 FYV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 60,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 60,590 miles

Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 46,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 35,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 48,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,877 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 43,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,857 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,353 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,943 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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LA61 FYV is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA61 FYV, 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

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What year was LA61 FYV registered?

LA61 FYV is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LA61 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA61 FYV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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