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RX17 VYS

2017 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,234 mi
Last recorded37,234 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 VYS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 37,234 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,759 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 24,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 20,688 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 13,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 13,604 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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RX17 VYS is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX17 VYS, 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 RX17 VYS registered?

RX17 VYS is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is RX17 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 VYS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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