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RJ55 SRU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,414 mi
Last recorded4,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 SRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 4,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 4,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 4,414 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 4,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 4,177 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 4,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 4,152 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front brake test corrupted by tyre

number plate starting to delaminate

rear mudguard has securing bolts missing

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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RJ55 SRU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,660 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 RJ55 SRU, 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 21 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ55 SRU registered?

RJ55 SRU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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