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VX52 YCC

2002 BMW R1150

Yellow Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,912 mi
Last recorded74,912 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YCC
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,912 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 72,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,122 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,113 miles

Central Rear Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected wheel is buckled more than legal run out.. (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight play in rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,757 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,757 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,658 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 65,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,425 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,650 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,230 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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VX52 YCC is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Yellow with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX52 YCC, 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 24 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX52 YCC registered?

VX52 YCC is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VX52 YCC safe to buy?

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