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VK61 VAV

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,282 mi
Last recorded10,282 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 VAV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 10,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 5,319 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 5,298 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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VK61 VAV is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 VK61 VAV, 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 15 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 VK61 VAV registered?

VK61 VAV is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is VK61 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 VAV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK61 VAV have outstanding finance?

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