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NK06 VUW

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,086 mi
Last recorded78,086 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 VUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 72,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 60,073 miles

Rear Rubber boots perished. Not preventing ingress of dirt / water.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,189 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,744 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 17,661 miles

Front and Rear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated and beginning to split

Fail 26 Jul 2014 17,657 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front and Rear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated and beginning to split

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,427 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,452 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 8,836 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,456 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 847 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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NK06 VUW is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 NK06 VUW, 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 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK06 VUW registered?

NK06 VUW is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is NK06 VUW safe to buy?

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