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GS17 SJS

2017 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,540 mi
Last recorded12,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS17 SJS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 12,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 9,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 9,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 9,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 7,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 6,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 6,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 4,947 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 SJS is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJS, 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 GS17 SJS registered?

GS17 SJS is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is GS17 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS17 SJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GS17 SJS have outstanding finance?

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