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SB17 YZM

2017 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW R120014,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB17 YZM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 23,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 22,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 20,173 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 16,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 9,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 4,575 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 4,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 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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SB17 YZM is a 2017 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SB17 YZM, 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 SB17 YZM registered?

SB17 YZM is a 2017 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is SB17 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB17 YZM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB17 YZM have outstanding finance?

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