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YU05 VXH

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,634 mi
Last recorded28,634 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VXH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,634 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 24,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 17,452 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 16,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 15,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,797 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,595 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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YU05 VXH is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YU05 VXH, 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 YU05 VXH registered?

YU05 VXH is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is YU05 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VXH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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