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HY17 VGR

2017 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,211 mi
Last recorded19,211 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 VGR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 19,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 17,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 17,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,699 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close to leagle limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 13,354 miles

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

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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HY17 VGR is a 2017 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY17 VGR, 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 HY17 VGR registered?

HY17 VGR is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is HY17 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 VGR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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