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VN18 RYB

2018 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,857 mi
Last recorded19,857 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 RYB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 19,857 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,012 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 15,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 13,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 11,736 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 11,657 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 9,322 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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VN18 RYB is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 VN18 RYB, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN18 RYB?

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What year was VN18 RYB registered?

VN18 RYB is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is VN18 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 RYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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