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VK09 AOJ

2009 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 AOJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 36,897 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,802 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 36,802 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,674 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 36,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,372 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 19,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,689 miles

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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VK09 AOJ is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 VK09 AOJ, 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 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 AOJ registered?

VK09 AOJ is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is VK09 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK09 AOJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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