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YB65 KNL

2015 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,600 mi
Last recorded17,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW R120016,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB65 KNL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 16,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 15,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 14,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 14,006 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 12,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 11,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 11,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,648 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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YB65 KNL is a 2015 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 16,970 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 YB65 KNL, 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 11 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB65 KNL registered?

YB65 KNL is a 2015 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 December 2015.

Is YB65 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB65 KNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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