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WV55 YRO

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,127 mi
Last recorded86,127 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YRO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 86,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 79,404 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly CABLE GETTING CAUGHT (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,846 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 75,846 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,367 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 68,272 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,784 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,635 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,020 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,353 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 10,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,470 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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WV55 YRO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,660 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 WV55 YRO, 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 21 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV55 YRO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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