MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?
Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY05 YBW is a 2005 BMW R1200GS in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 38,702 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY05 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SY05 YBW registered?
SY05 YBW is a 2005 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 22 August 2005.
Is SY05 YBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY05 YBW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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