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Y608 KDK

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 KDK
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 29,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 28,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 28,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 28,639 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,498 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 24,498 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 23,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 23,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,751 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,632 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 21,502 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,063 miles

front and rear brake pads rusting on back plates

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,787 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,128 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,118 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,946 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 15,946 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 15,449 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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Y608 KDK is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y608 KDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y608 KDK registered?

Y608 KDK is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y608 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y608 KDK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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