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GF17 XAE

2017 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,111 mi
Last recorded32,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 XAE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 32,111 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 32,109 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,319 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020

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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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GF17 XAE is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.6% with a typical mileage of 14,466 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 GF17 XAE, 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 9 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF17 XAE registered?

GF17 XAE is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 April 2017.

Is GF17 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 XAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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