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S111 DVY

2009 BMW R 1200 Gs

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 DVY
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200 Gs
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 66,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 64,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 62,477 miles

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,742 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,245 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,893 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,795 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,795 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,086 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 24,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,583 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,544 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200 Gs?

Based on 1,535 MOT tests across 368 vehicles.

96.0%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
368
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 1
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1
Exhaust has part of the system missing 1
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S111 DVY is a 2009 BMW R 1200 Gs in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

The most common reason a BMW R 1200 Gs fails its MOT is exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S111 DVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1200 Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 17 years old, this BMW R 1200 Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S111 DVY registered?

S111 DVY is a 2009 BMW R 1200 Gs, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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The MOT history for S111 DVY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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