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YC05 HSY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,706 mi
Last recorded24,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HSY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 23,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,339 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 21,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 21,303 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 21,039 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 20,743 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 20,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 17,762 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 17,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 14,447 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 12,249 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 10,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 5,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 5,631 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 3,842 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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YC05 HSY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YC05 HSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 HSY registered?

YC05 HSY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is YC05 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 HSY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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