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YO18 YBF

2018 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,384 mi
Last recorded9,384 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 YBF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 9,384 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 8,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 7,658 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow light emitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 7,658 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow light emitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 7,194 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 7,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 6,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,376 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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YO18 YBF is a 2018 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 YO18 YBF, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YO18 YBF registered?

YO18 YBF is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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