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YT54 MKV

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,907 mi
Last recorded44,907 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 MKV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 44,895 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,564 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,513 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,501 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 36,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 33,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,864 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,052 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,713 miles

small cut in rear tyre treads not bigger than 25mm or deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,665 miles

throttle slightly slow to return

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,477 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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YT54 MKV is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 26,224 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 YT54 MKV, 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 22 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 YT54 MKV registered?

YT54 MKV is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YT54 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT54 MKV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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