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WD55 FRV

2006 BMW R1200GS

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,208 mi
Last recorded35,208 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R1200GS24,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 FRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 35,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,704 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 33,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,082 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,949 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,605 miles

Centre Front Screen Loose

Engine - Oil leaking

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Unable to inspect rear shock due to nylon sock type cover.

Fail 26 Aug 2015 21,605 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre Front Screen Loose

Engine - Oil leaking

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Unable to inspect rear shock due to nylon sock type cover.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,781 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 20,781 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,081 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 20,081 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,707 miles

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

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,565 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 17,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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WD55 FRV is a 2006 BMW R1200GS in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 24,675 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD55 FRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WD55 FRV registered?

WD55 FRV is a 2006 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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