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SA17 GTO

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 GTO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,050 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2026 40,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 38,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 31,163 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 23,729 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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SA17 GTO is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA17 GTO, 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 SA17 GTO registered?

SA17 GTO is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is SA17 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA17 GTO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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