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RY51 VPJ

2002 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VPJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,982 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,665 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 40,492 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,918 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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RY51 VPJ is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,028 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY51 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY51 VPJ registered?

RY51 VPJ is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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