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SY02 CYT

2002 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,668 mi
Last recorded40,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 CYT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm front pivot bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 40,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 40,129 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,894 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 39,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 39,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 38,594 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,870 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2014 35,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2013 34,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 32,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,537 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,817 miles

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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SY02 CYT is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY02 CYT, 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 SY02 CYT registered?

SY02 CYT is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is SY02 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 CYT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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