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GS17 FAB

2017 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS17 FAB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,050 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,695 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 24,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,076 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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GS17 FAB is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GS17 FAB, 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.

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What year was GS17 FAB registered?

GS17 FAB is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is GS17 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS17 FAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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