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RJ06 CGU

2006 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,139 mi
Last recorded52,139 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 CGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 47,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 43,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 38,641 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 35,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,557 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,002 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,417 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 29,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 25,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 19,503 miles

Front Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,226 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 16,064 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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RJ06 CGU is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RJ06 CGU, 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.

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What year was RJ06 CGU registered?

RJ06 CGU is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 CGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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