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VN61 JVU

2011 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 JVU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 65,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,704 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 26,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 26,088 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,644 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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VN61 JVU is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 JVU, 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

How do I check the history of VN61 JVU?

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What year was VN61 JVU registered?

VN61 JVU is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is VN61 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 JVU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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