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Y59 HWB

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,120 mi
Last recorded62,120 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 62,120 miles

throttle grip slightly loose

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,670 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 61,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,985 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,874 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 59,492 miles

abs lamp on

Pass 6 May 2016 59,077 miles

Abs light remains on

Pass 15 May 2015 58,795 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 57,849 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

centre stand bent, bike throws to right when pushed off stand

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,942 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 46,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,559 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,970 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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Y59 HWB 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 94.4%.

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 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 Y59 HWB, 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 Y59 HWB registered?

Y59 HWB is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y59 HWB safe to buy?

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