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RK06 YSB

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,683 mi
Last recorded35,683 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 35,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 27,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 23,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 20,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 13,555 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 10,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 8,661 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,658 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 8,658 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,653 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 8,647 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 8,645 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 8,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,609 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,838 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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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RK06 YSB is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RK06 YSB, 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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RK06 YSB is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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