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VO51 AYN

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 AYN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 80,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,156 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced fairing cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 76,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 18,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 7,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,371 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,231 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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VO51 AYN is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 AYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO51 AYN registered?

VO51 AYN is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is VO51 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 AYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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