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RJ17 VWV

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,025 mi
Last recorded28,025 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ17 VWV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 28,025 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 25,293 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 22,734 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 22,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 20,011 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 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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RJ17 VWV is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 RJ17 VWV, 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 RJ17 VWV registered?

RJ17 VWV is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is RJ17 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ17 VWV 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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