2005 BMW R Series 1.2L Petrol · WH55 JVR

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass on 14 May 2026 at 25,511 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable and improving after a brief failure in 2023. Since that failure, the motorcycle has undergone two consecutive tests without recorded defects, indicating that immediate mechanical concerns were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting regulatory standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 1,215 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between August 2021 at 12,105 miles and July 2023 at 20,871 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles in two years. The more recent data shows increased usage with 4,640 miles covered in the last three years. This low annual mileage suggests the bike likely sat for long periods, which can often lead to degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by age and low-frequency use. The July 2023 failure for worn front and rear tyres indicates that basic consumable maintenance was previously neglected, so the current state of rubber must be checked for cracking or dry rot. Given the low mileage, the inspector should specifically examine the brake calipers for seizing and the suspension seals for perished perished due to inactivity. Checking the structural integrity of the frame for corrosion is also vital, as long-term storage has not resulted in oxidation despite the low recorded mileage.