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GSU 480

2007 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,007 mi
Last recorded24,007 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 480
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 24,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,438 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 20,438 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 18,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 18,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,865 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 11,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 10,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 9,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 9,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 7,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 6,005 miles

Faint smell of petrol around front of bike. No visable petrol leaks.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 6,005 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Faint smell of petrol around front of bike. No visable petrol leaks.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,033 miles

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

Number plate font borderline sloping.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,132 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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GSU 480 is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,946 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 GSU 480, 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 19 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 GSU 480 registered?

GSU 480 is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is GSU 480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 480 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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