MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 COT is a 1998 BMW R1200 in Cream with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,630 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 R490 COT, 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 28 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R490 COT?
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What year was R490 COT registered?
R490 COT is a 1998 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 February 1998.
Is R490 COT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 COT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R490 COT have outstanding finance?
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