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MT54 YOL

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,379 mi
Last recorded39,379 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 YOL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 39,379 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 34,285 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 34,209 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,152 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,115 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 33,765 miles

Various ares of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,173 miles

Areas of corrosion all over

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,738 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,579 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,082 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 17,512 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 12,573 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 11,924 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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MT54 YOL is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT54 YOL, 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 MT54 YOL registered?

MT54 YOL is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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